Riverside Receptions

We had both of my daughters weddings at the Riverside Receptions and everything was perfect! The ceremonies, the service, the staff, and the food were next level amazing! So strange that there was a bad review from a recent bride. I would recommend Riverside Receptions to anyone who was looking for a beautiful venue. The venue has a beautiful setting on the banks of The Fox River.

Beautiful venue HORRIBLE STAFF. Do not have your wedding here. The managers forgot half the things we paid for and refuse to give a refund. They yelled at my bridal party, made our wedding late to start, sat around on their phones when we needed help. Horrible horrible staff.

Riverside Receptions was the best choice we made for our wedding! They are a hassle-free venue and so much is included in their wedding package (open bar, all the food, decor options, set-up/clean-up). Renee was our point of contact during the planning process and she was always very helpful and responsive to our questions! The day-of team helped everything run smoothly and there were no hiccups to our day!! The highlight for our guests was the big charcuterie table, definitely a must and will blow everyone away!! We received so many compliments on the food and views of the fox river! Can't recommend this venue enough!

Choosing Riverside Reception was the best decision we made for our wedding. The moment we got there we knew it was the perfect venue for us. We were greeted by Tina who not only gave an amazing tour but went above and beyond to help us picture our special day there. They offered amazing packages, including the winter package, that made our dream wedding affordable. Throughout the whole planning process Tina and Renee were always available for questions and extremely flexible with our requests. Specifically, we wanted to have craft beer the day of the wedding that we would bring in and serve as a special menu, and without hesitation they were onboard. We also wanted to bring in a donut wall, which for a small fee, they set up and had refilled all night. Leading up to the wedding I had little to no nerves because of how well they communicated with us. Beside communication, their staff is incredible. They set up the whole venue just like I imagined, and it looked like a dream. Guests raved about the food, we served chicken and steak, and people could not get over how good the steak was. I could not imagine having our wedding anywhere else.

This venue is PHENOMENAL!!!!! Price is so reasonable and the people who work there do everything that they can do to make this day amazing for you !! Our wedding was in February and it snowed!!! So It was like out of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Every guest commented on how stunning it venue was. It was a perfect place for a wedding! The River made the photos amazing Renee helped me and sue is OUTSTANDINGLY helpful. The food was the best food I have ever had or seen for a wedding. The steaks were HUGE and everything was hot for everyone!!! Sometimes when you have 144 people you expect some food to colder or not as hot but man steak, chicken and the vegetarian were soooooo good and HUGE portions Beyond pleased!!

Riverside Receptions was perfect for our winter wedding! We considered quite a few different venues in the Chicago suburbs, and we are so happy we chose to have our wedding and reception at Riverside. Everything from the decor to the food to the historical charm to the beautiful view of the Fox River was top-notch! The winter package deal was also very affordable, which included the wedding cake and complimentary appetizers. There were no hidden fees or up charges (like we had seen at other venues). On top of all that, the staff was very friendly and helpful in the planning process as well as helping everything go smoothly the day of. Thank you to the team at Riverside for making our day so special!! :)

Riverside was the PERFECT place to host our Winter wedding. Renee and the entire Riverside team made planning a breeze. To top it all off, our wedding night turned our completely perfect- just what we envisioned! Our guests had an amazing time-great drinks, food and atmosphere! We cannot thank the riverside team enough. We would 1000% recommend Riverside to anyone looking to plan a wedding here!

Riverside was a wonderful venue for our wedding. We had our ceremony on the first floor and our reception on the second floor. It is a beautiful location with stunning backdrops for photos. Riverside was flexible with a date change and the food was phenomenal. Our only complaint was the lack of communication and structure for our rehearsal.

Stunning. Unique. Helpful. Affordable. Memorable. These are all words that come to mind when I think of my experience for my July 2022 wedding at Riverside Receptions. From the moment we stepped in the property for our tour, I knew it was the perfect venue for my husband and I. From the beautifully landscaped courtyard for an outdoor ceremony, the charming and quaint building with beautiful exposed brick and fireplaces, there’s no venue I have ever attended that had such character in a unique way. And then you see the floor to ceiling windows over the gorgeous fox river, it truly adds a “wow” factor. My family and guests are still buzzing about this hidden wedding gem in Geneva. Most of my planning was done with Renee who also was my INCLUDED day of coordinator and she was marvelous. She always responded promptly to all of my many emails once my 9 month planning began. Everything from booking, to deposits to packages was explained to us clearly and thoroughly on our tour and we left ready to book the only venue we looked at. The venue made planning so simple, I never once thought of hiring a wedding coordinator. They arranged, set up, and tore down everything at no additional charge. On my wedding day I just needed to show up and they took my vision to a reality. The food was absolutely amazing. Such high quality for a wedding venue and all of the available options were delicious and difficult to choose from. Riverside ensures you get to sample what you serve your guests during your included tasting (which you are allowed to bring 4 extra people)! So so helpful to get other opinions and it was a fun night out, getting to show off the venue with loved ones before your big day. Our wedding was on a Sunday, and if you are “open” to a Sunday wedding I’m telling you, there are no deals like they have at Riverside Receptions. First and foremost, you pay a food and beverage minimum for the amount of space you want. We wanted the whole building. Our minimum was $10,000 less than the same wedding at the same location on a Saturday. Next reason to do it on a Sunday, was our premium open bar was INCLUDED. That’s right, included. This also included a red and white wine selection at every table for dinner AND a champagne toast for all guests. This is a huge savings alone. At the end of the day our wedding of 100 guests had the following; the entire building for ceremony, cocktail and reception, a well stocked cocktail hour (bacon bar, charcuterie board and crustini’s), a plated 3 course meal with a choice of a filet or prosciutto stuffed chicken, and also late night pizzas. An open premium bar for 4 hours, included wedding cake and cutting, day of coordinator, outdoor ceremony fees, rental fees, taxes AND gratuity, and a stay on our wedding night at the Herrington Inn and Spa, all for UNDER $14,000. I have been to $20,000-$40,000 weddings that could not light a candle to what Riverside Receptions offered and executed on our wedding day. Riverside Receptions provided us the most incredible space and an incredible experience for a forever memorable day. You are getting the highest quality of service, and commitment to make your day exactly what you want with very affordable options. I can’t thank the staff enough for everything they did to make our day as smooth and seamless as possible, Now just pick up the phone and go schedule a tour, you won’t be disappointed.

Riverside Receptions and Amy Hardersen we’re absolutely fantastic to work with and Riverside is an incredible venue with beautiful views. Amy was so helpful and responsive to emails when asking questions and scheduling the food tastings and various meetings. The food here is so delicious and the wait staff is so professional and kind. I cannot thank Amy enough for her professionalism, responsiveness, kindness and positive attitude. Riverside made my reception everything I could have dreamed of. Now I just need my other friends to get married here so I can enjoy another evening there!! Thank you!!

I cannot recommend Riverside enough! They are flexible, accommodating, and truly care about making your day as special as possible. The space is also beautiful! Their packages include so much more than other venues and the winter deal is amazing!

Being a COVID bride was definitely not easy. But, working with Riverside WAS easy! Throughout all of the changes that had to be made to our wedding (even the very last minute changes!), Riverside was there to help in any way possible. Amy was so great to work with, too! She was understanding, knowledgeable, and SO helpful. The food was absolutely outstanding. All of our guests raved about the appetizers and dinner! And the location? Impossible to beat. The river made for some pretty amazing pictures!

Nothing but greatness from this venue! Amy & Tina were amazing to work with. Planning a wedding during covid was anything but easy, but they made it so much better! They were helpful, had responses immediately and overall just great to work with. Venue is breathtaking. We rented the whole building for our wedding (ceremony downstairs, reception upstairs) but also had the option to rent upstairs to get ready for the day, and it was so peaceful to have the river in the background while getting your hair and make up done . Food is AMAZING! We had nothing but compliments from everyone! Thank you Riverside!

We absolutely loved having our wedding reception at Riverside Receptions! We worked with Amy, and she was so helpful in planning and executing our reception. The staff took care of all the setting up and decorating, and I had no worries the week and day of our wedding that they would get everything done. They are very considerate and work hard to make sure your wedding is exactly how you want it. The food was delicious, and the venue is beautiful and well-priced. We had some last minute changes in numbers because of covid and other reasons, and they were so accommodating and did all they could to make it work. Highly recommend Riverside Receptions!!!

Riverside is your one-stop shop wedding venue and made our day magical! As a COVID bride, I planned my wedding back in early 2020. Throughout all of the changes and regulations, Riverside had open communication and helped me reschedule my date while still honoring original prices. Talk about honesty and integrity!! On the day of our reception, our celebration was literally a dream come true-- from the incredible food we got many compliments on, to the decorated tables utilizing the venue's centerpiece options, and great view of the Fox River, ourselves and our guests had a great time! Amy is a great person to plan your event with and Tina and crew are fantastic executing your event day of. Riverside is second to none for weddings for the value alone-- custom cake from The Cakery, choice of centerpieces, delicious food options, bar packages, and the Sunday incentives are amazing! If I ever need to host another event in the future, I will definitely continue to support Riverside. Thank you, Riverside!!!

it was a literal dream come true getting married at riverside receptions. from planning with amy to seeing the final result of the set up, i was blown away. seeing everything put together so beautifully brought tears to me eyes. they exceeded my expectations. the coordinators on the day, the waiters, waitresses, bartenders, to the food!! our guests could not say more wonderful things about every aspect of this place and neither can we. best wedding food out there. i wish i could get married at riverside over and over again. thank you for everything!

We are so so glad we chose Riverside Receptions! We had them booked before the pandemic, and even though we had a minimony last year, we still decided to go forward with the reception at Riverside this year, and we're so glad we did. Not only is a beautiful venue along the river, the staff is just so nice and helpful. Everyone complimented all aspects of the venue. The ambience, the food, honestly, everything! Amy helped us since we booked! And the staff the night of always made sure we were okay and asked if we needed anything. Highly recommend! Thank you again!

Riverside Receptions blew our expectations out of the water. From the very first visit to our wedding day, we could not be any more pleased. Everyone we worked with was beyond helpful and accommodating to our questions/needs. We still can't get over how timely and knowledgeable Amy is (THANK YOU!). The food is amazing, venue is gorgeous, pricing is very reasonable and the wedding package has everything you could need (chairs, linens, centerpieces, cake, bar, food, etc.). The staff was so friendly and we were very impressed with how quickly our food came out at the reception for all of our guests. We’ve received so many compliments from our guests about the food and staff at Riverside. Finally, I cannot thank Riverside enough for exceeding my expectations. When we walked into the room, we were speechless. Everything was SO beautiful. As you can see, we could rave on and on about Riverside. They made one of the most important days to us a dream come true. Thank you Riverside Receptions!

During such a rough time to plan a wedding the group at Riverside was amazing to work with and very flexible. We will not be able to have the reception of our dreams this year but if it is still a possibility in the future it will be here. I greatly appreciate their flexibility and look forward to working with them again in the future for other needs.

You guys made our day so so special!! They set everything up and it came out beyond beautiful. We can’t thank you enough for making it so easy and always answering all of our questions.

Beautiful views, classy decor, great food, kind staff... Couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue!!

I don't know where to start. Riverside Receptions was the best decision we could have made for our wedding reception. Frances is no joke, extremely professional, kind, helpful, and one of the sweetest people I've ever met. The whole staff is wonderful too, Amy and Jessica helped along the way and always got back to me quickly whenever I'd reached out with a question. Our wedding ceremony and reception were perfect and I have Riverside to thank forever! The food... INCREDIBLE! BEST chicken I've ever had, everything was amazing and was served hot food hot, cold food cold! The service was outstanding and the staff all friendly and accommodating. My husband and I LOVED how us and the head table was served with the staff parading out to kick off our entree course! I can't compliment enough, choose this venue if you want the best experience!

Riverside Receptions is exceptional. Don’t even waste your time looking at other venues if you want to get married in the Geneva area. We had our ceremony and reception there in March of 2019, and everything was perfect. The only reason it has taken me so long to write this review is because I’ve been worried I won’t be able to do them justice, but I will try my best. The wonderful staff are so friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive, and they will gently guide you through the process from start to finish. Throwing the perfect reception/party is all they do and they have it down to a science, yet make it look like art. That’s one of the many advantages you get when you book your event here. This isn’t a restaurant or gallery, etc. with a back room that is trying to be an event space; this is a one-stop shop of event-planning excellence. Amy, Frances, and Jessica are so helpful and positive, they want to help make your dream event come true. Everything is so well organized, and they make it simple for you make sure all of your bases are covered. They know what questions to ask and think of all the little details you might overlook or not think to plan for. Our day-of-coordinator Neal was also a godsend. He made sure everything ran smoothly and again, asked questions I wouldn’t have thought to ask. He was our point of communication with our band/emcee, photographer, and florist to be our eyes and ears when we were getting ready/occupied. His service is invaluable because you as the bride(s) or groom(s) simply will not have time to do/oversee everything yourself that day. Also bar/waitstaff is top-notch and were so attentive, ensuring every one of our guests was comfortable. Speaking of value, I don’t think Riverside can be beat. The venue itself is gorgeous, with all of the amenities of a banquet hall, yet none of the cookie-cutterness/tackiness. This place has charm/character for days. Also so many places will nickel and dime you with linens, chair upgrades, etc. Not Riverside. Their packages include linens, chiavari chairs, centerpieces, 4-course meal, your cake, their expert coordinators/staff (priceless), and so much more for a very reasonable price. Also I know all the reviews talk about how amazing the food is. They are 100% correct. All of our guests raved about their meals, not one complaint. Even my cousin who is a professional chef couldn’t believe how good his steak was and was so impressed that all 200 guests were served their food at roughly the same time, hot and delicious. In summary, do yourself a favor and book Riverside and some of their preferred vendors for your next event. You will not regret it! ***We had Riverside do a brunch the day after our wedding for our out of town guests, and it was delicious! Such a nice, relaxing way to get some more time with your friends/family.

Riverside was such an amazing venue to get married and I couldn't be more happy with how everything turned out. I dont even know where to start because everything was so perfect. Francis and Tina were so great to work with! Francis did our initial meeting and let us secure the venue and had great communication with me throughout the process and was with me on the day of my wedding. She was so kind, organized, and easy to work with! Tina helped me with my details meeting and really listened and customized my day to exactly how I wanted everything and was also just so kind and easy to work with!! The entire staff for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception were so accommodating, friendly and just so great to work with! Now let's talk about the venue space itself. Its GORGEOUS! You could truly get married and have none of your own decorations and it would turn out completely stunning. I used some decorations to accent things and put my personal touch on it but you truly dont need much because of how beautiful and unique this place is. Tons of brick, floor to ceiling windows that look out onto the river, fireplaces, everything is stunning! There are so many places in the venue to take gorgeous photos but also outside and all around the venue is completely gorgeous. I cant recommend Riverside enough.

I got married here in September 2019 and it was perfect!! We had the upstairs with about 160 guests and it was the perfect size and never felt crowded. Also the space is beautiful and the wall of windows was a beautiful backdrop for a rainy night on the river. I was concerned that there would be too much noise from the wedding downstairs but I swear you couldn't even tell there were two weddings in the same building! I primarily worked with Frances and she was always quick to respond to my questions. The day of the wedding, I seriously didn't have to worry about a thing. Everything was set up the way we discussed in our planning meetings and they took care of everything! I was able to enjoy the reception with all of our guests! The only downside is that the closest hotel is the Herrington, which was too expensive for a lot of our guests. So we coordinated a shuttle service from nearby hotels so our friends and family could have some fun at the reception and not have to worry about driving! Highly, highly recommend.

My husband and I just got married this past weekend and it was, without a doubt, the best day of our lives! Tina and Riverside made everything an absolute breeze. Tina blew us away! The space itself is just gorgeous, but it's really all of the personal touches that end up taking it over the top. Tina is INCREDIBLE at what she does and made sure that every single detail we wanted was taken care of. When planning such a big event, you almost expect that at least one thing will go wrong. But that moment never came. Everything was truly perfect and went off without a single issue. We were amazed at how incredibly smoothly it all went! So many guests complimented the space, the food, the cake... they loved it all! And it was such a great feeling knowing we went with a place that cared about our big day as much as we did. We absolutely loved everything about Riverside and will be forever grateful for such a beautiful and memorable night.

Could not have been happier with the way that our wedding went! From the very beginning the staff was so helpful. They made it so easy to drop off the centerpieces and decorations and they setup the venue space perfectly! Thank you so much Riverside, we will remember that day for the rest of our lives.

My husband and I got married at Riverside Receptions this past June and we can't say enough great things about the venue and staff! First of all, Amy, Frances, and Jessica were a pleasure to work with. We met with them on a few occasions throughout the wedding planning process and they were always so helpful (answered our many questions, gave vendor recommendations, etc.). We didn't hire a wedding planner so having staff there day of to set up and take down was a huge weight lifted off our shoulders and when we met with Amy we knew we were in good hands. The staff was very attentive to our guests the entire night, the food was delicious (we received many compliments) and the outdoor space was great for taking beautiful scenic photos! We are so thankful for the Riverside staff for helping us from the start of the planning process to when the very last guest left on our wedding night. They even boxed up our leftover late night pizza to take with us to the bar next door. They are truly awesome! If we could give 10 stars we would :).

5 stars isn’t even close to high enough of a rating for this venue. This place is a TEN. We had our wedding at riverside receptions this past weekend and I couldn’t wait to review. Every single staff member was incredibly helpful, kind, attentive- a true dream team. Our food was amazing, the atmosphere was to die for, the space absolutely gorgeous. They went above and beyond our wildest expectations to make sure our day went off without a hitch from the early days of planning all the way through the last moment before we left. So many of our guests have already told us that our wedding was one of, if not THE, best wedding they’ve been to. Our sweets table was extravagant and beautiful. The space is so incredibly versatile. My husband and I feel so blessed to have found this venue and are eternally grateful to every single person from Riverside that enabled us to have the wedding of a lifetime. Special thanks to Tina and Amy who helped me through the whole planning process. If any bride or groom-to-be is looking for a venue- don’t pass up this amazing space or team. They are hands down the best of the best!!!!

We used Riverside Receptions as our venue for our rehearsal dinner. The food was really good and well portioned. The staff was on the ball on cleanup and moving on to the next course. The river just added to the historic ambiance that we were going for.

Amy was absolutely fantastic! We were planning a wedding from out of town and Amy was able to accommodate everything via FaceTime, email or phone call. She made the room look absolutely gorgeous and the staff was just amazing. We had such an amazing time and couldn’t be more grateful to have trusted Riverside with our special day. Our wedding brunch was just perfect!

My husband and I are so glad we chose Riverside Receptions as our venue to hold our ceremony and reception. The professionalism of the entire staff was incredible ! I worked closely with Amy to work on our custom menu and she was SO helpful. Her response time was impeccable and she always was there for anything I needed. It was awesome, especially for a Type A bride, I never had any doubts or was uneasy working with them. I also worked with Jessica and Neal and they were also so unbelievably wonderful! We received so many compliments of holding our wedding at Riverside and would recommend it to any couple looking for a space that has a wonderful ambience right next to the water with an incredible staff!

I cannot say enough good things about this venue, its staff, and food. We worked with Amy during the entire planning process and she was there the day of our rehearsal and wedding. She was incredible to work with in every way. No matter how many questions or curveballs we threw at her, she always stayed so calm, patient, and kind. It was so wonderful to work with someone who has the knowledge and experience that Amy does! Her calm and friendly demeanor also helped ease the wedding planning stress. We, along with our guests, were amazed by the food. Every single thing was so delicious and I wish I had more time to eat the day of! We rented out the entire building so our guests could walk freely throughout and it was a great choice. The courtyard, grounds, and river view are all stunning and were an amazing place to take our pictures. Schedule a meeting with Amy ASAP and book your wedding with Riverside Receptions!

Had our wedding reception (the upstairs level) and it was PERFECT. Everything ran smoothly and we are still getting compliments on the place and staff. All staff was very professional and friendly. The view of the river is amazing and cannot be beat! The place has a lot of natural charm so a lot of decorations wasn't necessary. They were always willing to work with us on every little decision! I would highly recommend this venue- it was incredible and if I had to plan my wedding over again I would choose this venue again!

The staff at Riverside Receptions made my dreams come true in every way; thank you so much to Amy, Jessica, and Neal, (and my now husband, Andrew, of course) for the best day of my life. I’m writing this review and posting it everywhere I can so that other brides can have the wedding of their dreams too; I recommend the Riverside in every way. From start to finish, booking a wedding at the Riverside is a joy. When we first toured the Riverside, I knew I needed to have my wedding there. I was looking for my inspiration words – romantic, whimsical, elegant, historical – and the Riverside was a perfect fit and more. The venue and the people impressed me right off the bat. In every room, the venue is unique and has so much character. We loved the fireplaces, the mantles, and the opportunity to decorate them so that the wedding was full of our love and personalities. The views from the windows are also a GORGEOUS backdrop for a wedding. Amy and Jessica, who showed us around, were so kind and helpful; I was in love with the venue almost as much as my now husband. After booking at the Riverside, everything was a breeze. The tasting event that we attended helped us choose our meals – DEFINITELY recommend the chicken. It is not your average chicken; it is decadent and delicious. I also recommend the New York Strip Steak with boursin mashed potatoes - YUM. In addition to the tasting event, we also enjoyed all correspondence with Amy. Communication was easy and she was so helpful and patient with questions we had. On the day, we were so happy and we were not at all disappointed. Amy and Jessica made sure everything we worked so tirelessly to plan went off without a hitch. They were on top of everything! My ceremony was so romantic and sweet and well-organized; they made sure of it! At night, Neal took over for the reception and was an absolutely wonderful help coordinating the different details of the night: making sure the parents were enjoying themselves, ensuring the bride/groom had what they needed, and helping to clean up and organize the huge amount of décor we brought with us (we rented a U-Haul…I went a little overboard but it was so worth it). The security gentleman Louis was also a treat! I enjoyed some brief chats with him. Really, the entire staff – bartenders, waiters, waitresses, everyone did a FANTASTIC job and guests have not stopped complimenting the kindness of the staff. Also, THE FOOD. It was even more delicious than I remembered from the tasting event. The appetizers were a hit (everyone loved the charcuterie table!), the sweets table was AWESOME and the late night snacks (pizza and wings) were amazing. We honestly wish the Riverside delivered pizza regularly – it was that good…and we’re pizza people who live in Chicago. Lastly, the VENUE itself was just perfect. We had 160 guests and rented both floors (downstairs ceremony and happy hour, upstairs reception) and it was so, so lovely. Everyone had a blast and it was a perfect day. Future brides and grooms, I speak the truth here: the Riverside really has everything – indoor space if you have weather concerns, a picturesque outdoor space, two floors with twinkle lights on the windows, a big dance floor, DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS catering, and a staff that works so hard to make a perfect day. Riverside Receptions staff – THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!

We had the main level which we love because of the old brick characteristics. You real don’t need to decorate much let the old brick do it for you. That was one thing our guest love and to have a view of the river. The food was amazing!! Our guest could not stop talking about it. We did see the upper level, with the upper level you get more room and more view of the river. There no brick like the main level. That was the one thing my now husband love. The team is very helpful and will to answer any question you had. One down fall I had was I had 3 different time frame of when final stuff was due. I was able to get clearly by emailing them. Beside that I would highly recommend them!!

Gorgeous venue, amazing food, and excellent staff. People still rave about my wedding over a year later!

Married 1/12/19 Working with Riverside Receptions toward our special day was indeed just as special an experience. Amy, Tina, Jessica and Neal were attentive, easy-going and incredibly responsive and helpful with making all the little details come together flawlessly and effortlessly. The venue itself has a timeless appeal that I still find myself smiling about. The food was amazing and we likewise continued to hear that from our guests throughout the night!!! The staff was extremely on point with everything from seamlessly flipping the upstairs from ceremony to reception, to transitioning between the various courses. It was an absolute perfect day thanks to a fantastic team of people. Thank you RR!!!

We had our 220 person wedding at Riverside on New Year's Eve and I will never be able to thank Tina, Amy and Neil enough for all they did for us to make our day perfect. From start to finish, they were easy to work with, accommodating, and most importantly - fun! All of our guests loved the food and drinks and Neil made sure everything went perfectly the day of! He really was a savior!! I would recommend this venue 100 times over to anyone looking to get married in the area!

Absolutely had the wedding of my dreams! Not only is the venue gorgeous, but the food was fantastic. We are still hearing about how amazing our wedding was. Neil was amazing, he worked his butt off to make sure our day went off without a hitch. I would seriously recommend them to anyone looking to get married. You will not be disappointed.

We knew we wanted a unique venue out in the burbs. Riverside captured this. The venue is beautiful. We ultimately chose Riverside Receptions because of how wonderful the entire experience was. The staff was responsive, helpful, and went above to make sure our night came out perfectly. They have a staff member assigned to you, we worked with Frances and on the night of Neil. Frances was kind and answered all my questions throughout! Neil was amazing the night of. He did everything to make sure the day ran smooth. Overall, our wedding and reception was everything we dreamed of and would 100x over choose Riverside Receptions again.

Where to start- they are simply the best!!! Our wedding was perfection and that was largely due to Riverside (shout out to Amy!) the venue was gorgeous, food was delicious and every detail was managed efficiently! Their team made planning a breeze and they assisted me whenever I needed it. Our 240 guests raved about the venue and food. We are so lucky to have had our special day at Riverside!

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Riverside in September, and were extremely pleased with our choice. I knew when we walked in for our first visit that Riverside would be perfect. Inside and out, the venue is gorgeous. From the beginning to the end, the office staff was very organized and responsive to any questions we had, and easy to work with through the entire process. They took care of so many details, and did a wonderful job setting up our personal décor for the day. The service from the staff on the day of the wedding was incredible. Many of our guests complimented the champagne brunch buffet, which was delicious and offers a variety of options for all guests. We had originally hoped for an outdoor ceremony in the well-maintained courtyard, but due to weather conditions we had to move it inside. Riverside created such a beautiful, intimate setting for the indoor ceremony. I would highly recommend Riverside for a wedding venue.

Amazing location and the service was perfect. Highly recommend selecting this as your venue.

We had our wedding reception here in September and were thrilled with everything! The food was delicious, the service was great, and Riverside set up all of our decorations perfectly. The view of the river is especially gorgeous at night, which makes for some beautiful photos. Neil (the manager) was on-site and did a great job in making sure everything ran smoothly. He checked in with us throughout the night and even went to the bar to get drinks for the groom, our parents and me so we didn't have to wait in line. We planned this from out of state, and the office staff (we mainly worked with Frances) was so helpful & quick to respond to questions. I highly recommend booking Riverside for your wedding or any other event.

To quote our daughter, Meredith, her wedding and reception at Riverside was beyond her dreams! It was absolutely beyond perfect! Our wedding specialist, Frances, could not have been more attentive to every single detail. The entire staff was very professional, providing excellent service throughout the evening. We would most certainly recommend Riverside Receptions! Many of our guests said it was the most beautiful venue they had ever experienced. The food was delicious and the staff so respectful and thoughtful. Thank you, Riverside, for fulfilling our daughter's dreams. You are the best!

We had our reception at Riverside, and it was such a great time! The staff was very helpful, arranged multiple drop-offs of items we brought in. The food was fantastic, just as good at the actual event as it had been at the tasting. We had the lower level, and it was a gorgeous location. We loved having use of the balcony over the river.

Riverside Receptions was the perfect venue for our wedding! We initially booked one year out, but after some consideration moved the date an additional year. Riverside was more than accommodating and made the process easy. Through wedding planning all of the staff were very easy to contact. They addressed all of our needs. When we got closer to the wedding they were even better. It was record high temperatures the day of our wedding, but fortunately for us no one had booked the bottom floor so we were able to move our wedding ceremony inside for no additional cost! It saved many trips to the ER and was more than beautiful. It was also a relief to not have to worry about center pieces or decorations. For the additional personal decorations, the venue took all of our decorations and set everything up the day of. I did not have to do anything! It was such a relief to just have to get ready and have our venue perfect. We also suggest getting the vegetarian option for one of the plates! The butternut squash ravioli was honestly one of the best pastas I have ever eaten. All of the food got raving reviews as well from our guests. We cannot thank Riverside Receptions enough for the perfect day! We truly recommend this venue!

AMAZING!! We got married at Riverside at the beginning of January. It was absolutely perfect. I was so happy to be in their hands. They took care of so much. they made planning a wedding as stress free as it could be! I was very nervous bc we ended up having way more people come than I thought would (we only had 10 people Decline ended up with the grand total of 196 eek!), and they assured me it was totally fine. Everyone fit in the room People still talk about how good the food was and and how beautiful the venue was. We had the ceremony downstairs And reception upstairs. It was perfect bc we didn’t have to travel anywhere after the ceremony, yet it felt like we changed locations. They set up all my decorations perfectly and the place represented us perfectly. It was the perfect winter wedding. So much so, that one of my guests has since gotten engaged and loved our wedding so much, that she booked hers at the riverside! The only little bit of stress I had was that booking your wedding doesn’t guarantee a rehearsal the day before. They won’t hold the room for you if someone else wants to book something. This was stressful for me bc we almost had to have our rehearsal 2 days before the wedding,, which wouldn’t have worked half my party was from across the country. Including my officiant. It ended up working out, we just had to have the rehearsal in a room that the ceremony wasn’t actually taking place. That was my only bit of stress I had in the whole process. I highly recommend!! You will have the most perfect wedding if you choose this venue.

I got married at Riverside on Sunday, May 27, 2018. I can't say enough good about these people! I worked with Frances, Tina and Neal and all of them were so accommodating and kind! Everything went smooth with them and the place was absolutely beautiful! I would definitely recommend them for your event! Thank you Riverside for the amazing night!

We are so happy with our choice to have our wedding at Riverside. The entire process was so easy and the venue is gorgeous. I love how the wedding packages include everything from the centerpieces to the food and beverage to the cake! Our whole experience from start to finish was pain free thanks to the team at Riverside. Frances helped us all along the way and when she was on vacation the week of our wedding we worked with both Amy and Neil who were amazing as well. Neil was especially helpful the night of our wedding, always anticipating our needs. Our guests raved about the food and absolutely loved the venue itself.

We held our daughter's wedding here in March 2018 on a Friday night, it was a great experience. We had an Alice in Wonderland themed wedding, so there were lots of props we had to set up beforehand, as well as take down afterwards and the people at Riverside were very accommodating about getting us into the room early to set-up, as well as letting us pick up the following morning. Food is great there. We were on the first floor, and the guests loved the view of the river, and the separate little lounge/fireplace area.

We held our wedding reception at Riverside Receptions in June 2017. We were extremely happy with our experience from beginning to end! We were looking for a venue with gorgeous views, delicious food, and a price point that we could afford. Riverside Receptions delivered on all accounts! We reserved the second floor for our reception with the floor to ceiling panoramic windows overlooking the Fox River. THE VIEW IS SPECTACULAR! We fell in love with the view immediately and our guests are still talking about how picturesque the venue was. While searching for a venue, we knew that we wanted to have a band play and that we didn’t want to be told to turn down the volume because of another wedding. This was not a problem at all! We couldn’t hear them and they couldn’t hear us. As a bride on a budget, I greatly appreciated that Riverside offered us the option to use one of their birdcages for cards, their cake server, and a variety of centerpiece options. This was a big deal for me because I wanted beautiful décor, but I did not want to store 18 lanterns after the wedding was over. We used their lanterns and floating candles as part of our centerpieces. They offer the option to have flower petals with these, but we opted to have our florist create arrangements that used these pieces. Some of their centerpiece options have a small fee, but we found that it was still cheaper than us buying all of the item ourselves. We primarily worked with Frances throughout our wedding planning process. Frances is very knowledgeable about the wedding industry and was happy to answer all of our questions – and always in a timely fashion. She consistently took great care in the details that we had planned for our day. She was also familiar with all of our vendors, which helped everything go smoothly throughout our reception. She was open to new ideas and offered insight how to make our vision a reality – while still having a fully functional event. She made everything easy for us. With Frances on your side, there is no need to hire an event coordinator. She was wonderful! Chef Amy is the head chef at Riverside Receptions, AND SHE IS A ROCK STAR! We met Chef Amy at our tasting and we were blown away with her food and willingness to make our dinner spectacular. She was honest when answering our questions about the menu and willing to make recommendations. (Thank you Chef Amy for the tip to serve the Swedish meatballs table side for that tasty sauce!) We did have some dietary restrictions – Groom was allergic to shellfish, father of the bride is on a kidney diet, and a vegan in the family – Amy handled these without issue and without sacrificing flavor. Our friends and family still talk about how good the food was! Trust us, they wouldn’t say it if they didn’t mean it! Additionally, she knew that we were worried about not getting to eat the yummy appetizers during cocktail hours because we would be at pictures. So she had small plates of the appetizers brought to the bridal suite! We were THRILLED! Then during dinner they kept the bride and groom meals hot while we were greeting all of our tables. The food and service that we received was incredible! If given the option to “do it all again”, we would definitely choose Riverside Receptions all over again. They made our wedding reception a beautiful, delicious, and worry free evening with all of our closest friends and family.

The entire process was absolutely amazing. The whole staff helped make the night perfect and seamless and the location pretty much speaks for itself. I could not have asked for a more perfect wedding or venue!

We could not be happier with our experience at Riverside. From the very beginning every member of the staff was very accommodating, and available to answer any questions we had. They made the entire planning process so easy. I didn't have to worry about a thing the day or week of the wedding. They set up everything so beautifully and even ran out during our event to bring in a certain type of beer we wanted. The venue itself is stunning, cozy, and right on the river so there are beautiful views. I highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a place that is different than your typical ballroom/banquet hall venue.