5 out of 5 stars and 104 reviews
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(104)Best of Weddings (7x).4708 East Old Main Street, Richmond, VA
151-200 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 200 guests
About this vendor
River Front, City Views, Urban, Historic
Say "I Do!" with breathtaking views of the Richmond city skyline and the tranquility of the James River in the background. Host your reception on an entire floor of our historic waterfront building, centrally located near downtown Richmond. With a combined 85 years of experience, our professional and responsive coordinators will be there to assist you every step of the way, from your first visit until the last dance. Your guests will rave about the delicious food from the culinary team of The Boathouse, listed among the best local restaurants in Richmond Magazine's most recent roundup. Read our reviews to hear from our happy couples, then come visit and see for yourself!
Facilities and Capacity
The River View Room accommodates 150 seated guests and 230 for an hors d'oeuvres reception.
The Harbourmaster Suite, a popular rehearsal dinner space, seats 24 and accommodates up to 30 for a heavy hors d'oeuvres reception.
Services Offered
Our waterfront wedding packages include tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, and flatware - all with panoramic views of the James river and Richmond City skyline. Our full-time, professional event coordinators assist with planning the room layout, the menu, and the timeline. If you are having your wedding ceremony at The Boathouse, the event coordinator will be on-hand during the rehearsal and the ceremony to assist you and your officiant.
Cuisine
The Boathouse's award-winning culinary team has several reception packages for you to choose from. Serving options include plated meals, buffets, and food stations. A variety of bar packages are available to complement every dish with selections like signature cocktails, premium liquor, beer, and wine.
Other Services
The venue offers bar services and various wedding decor items upon request. Interested couples may choose from the following:
All day access
Cocktail reception
Champagne toast
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Tables and Chairs
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
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Ceremony:
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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.
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
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 200
Settings
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Historic Venue
- Industrial & Warehouse
- Park
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing receives glowing reviews for its exceptional service, stunning riverfront views, delicious food, and dedicated staff, particularly coordinator Alli. Reviewers appreciate the seamless planning process, personalized attention, and inclusivity of the venue's packages. Guests praise the venue for executing their vision flawlessly, providing a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Positive feedback is given on the beautiful setting, attentiveness of the staff, and the ease of communication throughout the planning process. Overall, The Boathouse is highly recommended as a picturesque and attentive wedding venue that exceeds expectations.Review photos
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Our wedding day at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing was nothing short of magical—a day filled with immense joy, love, and unforgettable memories. From the initial planning stages to the big day itself, every aspect of our experience with this venue was absolutely perfect. My wife and I had minimal worries throughout the day, as the incredible staff ensured every detail was flawlessly executed, allowing us to savor every moment.
From the very beginning, Ali stood out as a true gem. Her communication was exceptional, and she went above and beyond to ensure we got everything we wanted for our wedding. Whether it was coordinating vendors, helping us finalize details, or just offering her expertise, Ali made the entire planning process feel smooth and stress-free. She was always available to answer questions, accommodate requests, and provide reassurance when needed. Her professionalism, warmth, and dedication were unmatched, and we couldn’t have asked for a better partner to help us bring our wedding vision to life.
One of the highlights of our wedding was the absolutely phenomenal food. The team at The Boathouse truly delivered a culinary experience that exceeded all expectations. From the creamy Alfredo pasta to the tender, perfectly cooked meats, every dish was a masterpiece. The flavors, presentation, and overall quality of the food left a lasting impression on us and our guests. People are still raving about how delicious everything was! It was clear the kitchen team put thought and care into crafting a menu that would wow everyone, and they succeeded on every level.
The drinks were just as incredible as the food. Our signature cocktails—the Dirty Shirley and Spiced Bourbon—were a huge hit, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how creative and delicious they were. The bar staff did an amazing job keeping drinks flowing and ensuring everyone had a great time. It was the perfect touch to make our celebration even more personal and fun.
Our ceremony took place outdoors, overlooking the stunning views of Richmond. The natural beauty of the venue created the perfect backdrop for our vows, and everything went off without a hitch. The setting was breathtaking, with the James River and the city skyline adding a romantic and timeless ambiance to our special moment.
What stood out most was the care and attention to detail from the entire team at The Boathouse. Every member of the staff was attentive, professional, and genuinely committed to making our day as perfect as possible. From the setup to the coordination and execution of the timeline, everything was handled with precision and care.
Looking back, we couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team to host our wedding. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing not only delivered on every promise but exceeded expectations in every way imaginable. The combination of stunning views, exceptional food, creative drinks, and an outstanding team made our wedding day a dream come true.
To any couples considering The Boathouse, we wholeheartedly recommend it! This venue offers the perfect blend of elegance, professionalism, and heartfelt service, ensuring your special day will be extraordinary.
Thank you, Ali and the entire team at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, for giving us a wedding we’ll cherish forever. You created memories we and our loved ones will treasure for a lifetime.
Both our day-off coordinator, Kristin, and our planing coordinator, Alli, were fantastic. We absolutely loved working with them! They were able to advised us and worked with our vision so well. On the wedding day, the view from the ceremony space was beautiful, all the staff were personable, and the food was fabulous. (We really enjoyed getting the tasting experience before we decided on the food options, which is included in the package.) My wife and I had a blast, and we recommend this place to any couple looking to celebrate their special day!
Not only was our day beautiful because of the incredible Boathouse team but also so seamless in the way it was orchestrated! Alli Prato was our day-of coordinator and I couldn't ask for anyone better! Through the whole process I felt like Alli was communicative and honest with us. We had a few special requests that she seemed more than happy to accommodate. On wedding day, I had full trust in the Boathouse staff and several guests shared afterwards about how great the food was and how cohesive the day flowed.
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Highly recommend the Boathouse at Rockett's Landing for any wedding! The food was incredible, the professionalism was top-notch and our daughter's wedding was beautiful and honestly carefree.
Alli was terrific as our coordinator and thought of everything and was with us every step of the way. The staff did all of the set-up for our decor and everything was beautiful and just as we had asked. Truly all we had to do for the day was show up and enjoy the wedding.
They cleaned up for us, got all of our items that we used for decor put together and helped load the car after the event.
We have had so many compliments on the food, the decor, the atmosphere and most importantly, the bride, groom and attendees had a fun experience.
Definitely worth the cost which was less that other places we were considering. We would recommend to any bride and groom looking for a great place to host their wedding.
I can't recommend The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing enough for a wedding reception! Our experience was absolutely perfect. Alli, our coordinator, was a true gem—she was incredibly professional, attentive, and her calming presence made the planning process so much easier. She made sure that we had everything that we needed during our big day. She made sure we had a late night snack to take away too!! Alli checked on us throughout the whole night to make we had time to eat and enjoy our wedding reception! Her attentiveness allowed us to take in the incredible evening.
The food was fantastic, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about it! The venue itself is stunning, right on the river with breathtaking views of the city. It created the perfect backdrop for our special day. If you’re looking for a beautiful setting and exceptional service, this is the place to be!
Our wedding at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing was an absolute dream come true. The venue provided a stunning backdrop that truly exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy our special day. Despite the brutal heat wave, the entire day was perfect.
The food served was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, leaving a lasting impression on our guests. Many guests raved about how good the food was! Ali made the planning process so easy and straight forward. We were particularly impressed with the seamless communication and the attention to detail shown by The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing team throughout the entire evening.
We truly felt heard and understood, resulting in a day that felt personalized and tailored to our vision. The dedication of the staff in making our day perfect did not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for their hard work and commitment to making our wedding day unforgettable. We highly recommend The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing to any couple looking for a picturesque and attentive wedding venue.
Ali was truly so incredible, my husband and I never needed to ask questions day of, because Ali was steps ahead of us anticipating it all. On top of that Ali handed me water several times throughout the ceremony and pictures, which was so truly appreciated given the heat! My MOH asked if she worked events outside of the boathouse bc she wanted to hire her herself!!
We looked at so many venues online but as soon we toured The Boathouse we knew we wanted to have our wedding there — and it didn’t disappoint! The venue itself is beautiful, the service was amazing, and the food was delicious. We got so many compliments on both the main course and the appetizers. The planning process was so easy and stress-free. We live out of state, so we were able to do most of it virtually, and we always got prompt and helpful responses from Alli. Alli Prato is an amazing coordinator; she goes above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need on your wedding day! She even helped us when we couldn’t for the life of us figure out how to bustle my dress. 10/10 would recommend choosing the Boathouse for your wedding or event!
We had such an amazing time at the Boathouse at Rockett's Landing for our wedding reception in May! To give some context, we live in a different state but met in Richmond, VA, and wanted to bring our wedding reception to where it all started. This meant that we needed a great location with as few additional vendors as possible since logistics are challenging planning from another state.
The Boathouse and its team delivered! Alli was so gracious with our many emails and planning from a distance with Zoom when needed. On the day of, Kristan was the most amazing and calming event coordinator we could have asked for as we enjoyed our party! She and the entire team (shoutout also to Anya and many others) ensured that we had as few logistics to worry about for the evening and especially made sure that we AND our families were taken care of all night. We were especially touched that they made sure that our parents and siblings always had food and drink and were okay while we were able to catch up with friends we hadn't seen in such a long time. Additionally, they were able to both take direction at times where needed and go with the flow too when uncertainty was at play. Everyone was so kind and the food was on point. This allowed us to have an amazing time without getting caught up in the details; we could not have asked for a better setting and team than the Boathouse to celebrate our wedding.Thank you all for a wonderful time!
The Boathouse is the perfect place to celebrate. 10/10 hospitality service. 10/10 food quality/taste. 10/10 venue space. 10/10 staff support. 10/10 your vision coming to life for your event at the Boathouse! The boathouse is worth every penny you pay.
We were planning an out of state wedding and we never felt stressed working with the Boathouse staff. Staff was friendly and helpful in the planning process. All the staff made you feel like your event was their only event and quickly responded to questions.
Our wedding guests were in awe of the venue and the food quality. From the appetizers to the plated dinner, guests were so stuffed with not wanting to waste 1 bite. The Boathouse staff event went above and beyond and packed leftover desserts for guests to take as they left the reception. Such a small touch but it went a long way for guests to enjoy local RVA desserts the next day. We heard from so many guests they had never been to a wedding where they left so satisfied with the food and service.
We cannot say enough how the Boathouse carried out our vision of our wedding and went above and beyond in service. The Boathouse staff went out of their way to coordinate an incredible wedding. We wanted to surprise our guests with glow sticks for the last hour of dancing and Boathouse staff quickly jumped in and said we can handle that. We assumed we would need to ask our wedding party to help pass them out but with the Boathouse staff going above and beyond, our wedding party and us could just have fun dancing.
We cannot wait to come back over the years and take in that wonderful view of the RVA skyline and enjoy the incredible food again.
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is the perfect wedding venue! I was looking for a venue that handled all catering and rentals through them, and I am SO happy we picked The Boathouse! From the initial tour with Bonnie to our wedding day with coordinator Alli, everything was super professional, organized, and overall wonderful. Alli was incredibly helpful and easy to work with. She had a clear plan of how she normally runs things, but also was completely open to anything I wanted to change or do differently. I appreciated her having an outline to work off of, but that The Boathouse is flexible to basically whatever my husband and I (and my mom!) wanted to do. Alli was always so nice and never made me feel any idea or want I had was too small. The extra upgrades we chose (dance floor, fancy water glasses, food upgrades, etc.) were all well worth the money. The tasting event was super fun and everything we tried was great, it made it hard to choose! On our wedding day, The Boathouse staff took care of absolutely everything. From setup, to moving flower arrangements between the ceremony and reception spaces, to the passed drinks and appetizers, to serving dinner and dessert, the staff was knowledgeable and professional. I am a naturally high stress person and was worried that my wedding day would be unenjoyable because I would be so anxious, but Alli and the rest of the staff made me feel completely relaxed and and I was able to truly have the best day of my life! All of our guests raved about how delicious the food and drinks were, as well as how helpful and prompt the servers were. Throughout the day Alli was incredibly helpful with any little question or thing that needed to be done. Overall, I would recommend The Boathouse to anyone who wants a venue with gorgeous views and an impeccable wedding experience.
The Boathouse was such an incredible venue! It was the clear choice for us and was beyond convenient since EVERYTHING was included! They handle everything from linens and food to tables and chairs and even throw in a day of coordinator (Alli) who is absolutely incredible. Bonnie (sales) walked us through options and pricing and everything was transparent from the jump. Alli brought our dream wedding to life, and displayed professionalism every step of the way paying attention to details such as making sure we had a drink in our hand when we needed one and kept us operating on the timeline we wanted to be on. The whole experience was 10/10.
I can’t say enough great things about our recent experience having our wedding at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing. The staff made sure that we didn’t have to worry about anything and just enjoy our day. Alli,
our coordinator with The Boathouse, helped to make our vision come to life and staff was extremely accommodating. Our guests raved about the food and atmosphere. The Boathouse provides food, drinks, DOC, linens, etc. so if you’re looking for a venue that makes things as seamless as possible, look no further. Would definitely recommend this venue and staff to future couples looking to get married in the Richmond area!
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is a wonderful place to get married! They make it so easy, and straightforward and they really take care of their couples along the way. From our initial meeting with Bonnie to the wedding day with Alli, we had a wonderful experience.
We looked at several places but the Boathouse is unmatched if you're looking for a venue that offers both an outdoor ceremony and an indoor reception, all in the city after daylight saving ends (our wedding was mid-November). The skyline and view of the James are perfection.
I loved that the pricing was clear from day one- it's all right on their website for browsing before even speaking to anyone! We toured so many places that I thought we could save money here or there- but then the fine print would prove otherwise.
The Boathouse also offers so much in-house- from the coordinator (Alli), to the wait and bar staff, to the food and drinks, to their partnership with a vendor for linens, chairs, a dance floor, and various other rentals- you do not have to piece together a bunch of items from different vendors- Alli took care of all of it! And the convenience did not result in poor quality- the number of times I reached out to Alli about tablecloth covers must've been annoying- but she never made me feel like it was! She was always so easygoing and delightful to work with
When we arrived back at our hotel room we had to-go meals and wine waiting for us that Alli had packed up and sent with our day-of coordinator. It was such a nice treat after an incredible day! It really did go perfectly- my husband and I are so glad we went with the Boathouse and will have fond memories of our wedding day there forever!
Our wedding at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing was an absolute dream, and we owe a huge shoutout to Alli Prato-Carney, our amazing event coordinator.
The riverfront view paired with the city skyline was nothing short of magical – the perfect setting for our big day. Alli was incredible, making everything happen seamlessly. She totally got our vision and made it come to life effortlessly. The venue itself is a gem – stylish and versatile, and perfectly located for downtown Richmond.
We’ve had so many compliments on our wedding, the venue and the food. Couldn’t have been happier with our choice. If you're after a stunning venue and a coordinator who's both professional and a blast to work with, The Boathouse and Alli are the dream team. Five stars without a doubt!
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2023
Anna, thank you for your review! We're so glad your wedding was magical! We have shared your comments with our team and especially with Alli - who is top of the dream team! Best Wishes for a lifetime of happiness.
I cannot share enough how amazing The Boathouse was on our special day. They were extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to meet our expectations. Our day could not have been more special and perfect because of them. We were blown away by how much they did for us on that day. Special shout out to Alli Prato-Carney who went above and beyond our expectation every step of the way. She took my vision and made it into something that I could not have dreamed of even if I tried. She did her best to meet every need and made sure every bit of our day was as perfect as possible. She was thoughtful and I am convinced our day would not have been as special without her. She is a true angel and the absolute best Event Coordinator!! Thanks to the entire staff at The Boathouse for making our day extra special!
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2023
Jalessa, thank you so much for your review! And thank you for sharing your special day with us. We have shared your comments with our team and especially with Alli - who is definitely the best!
Best Wishes to you and Cecil for a lifetime of ha...
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11/10!!! From the very beginning Alli (and everyone at the Boathouse) exceeded all expectations! Alli went above and beyond answering every question and taking away any possible stress she could! She truly made the wedding planning process soooo much easier. The day of could not have gone smoother! I highly highly highly recommend this venue and Alli if you want to have the best wedding possible! Our guests raved about the food and view and everything was perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2023
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so glad that The Boathouse exceeded your expectations. We have shared your kind comments with our team, and especially with Alli.
Best Wishes for a lifetime of happiness!
I can’t say enough good things about the whole staff at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing. Our wedding coordinator, Alli Prato-Carney was the best‼️ Weather related conditions made the decision to have the wedding outside last minute & they had no problem with that & immediately got everything set up. I would highly recommend them‼️ A team like that is invaluable💖
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2023
Thanks so much for your review, and for recommending The Boathouse! We have shared your comments with our team, and with Alli, and we agree they are invaluable!
Thank you for letting us share your special day.
We had our wedding reception at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing and it was an absolute pleasure working with everyone involved. We worked with Alli leading up to our event and then with Hana for the final details and day of planning. The day went seamlessly and Hana was there to answer any question we had and keep the night moving along. She got us (the bride and groom) fresh drinks and plates of food while we were chatting with guests so we were able to spend as much time with the people who traveled near and far for us. We would 100% recommend this venue for a stress free wedding reception and will forever cherish the memories we made there! Plus, we continue to get comments on how good the food was, even 3 mo later!
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2023
Samantha, thank you so much for your review! And thank you for sharing your special day with us. We have shared your comments with our team and especially with Alli and Hana. We're so glad the day went seamlessly. Best Wishes for a lifetime of...
happiness!
The boathouse was sooo amazing on my wedding day. We went over all of the details weeks before and everything was so organized. We loved every second of our wedding. The food, service, etc.. 10/10!
My husband and I recently had our wedding at the Boathouse at Rockett's Landing and it was an absolute dream. From the very beginning the team at the Boathouse was dedicated to ensuring that our special day went off without a hitch. From the tasting event where we got to taste a ridiculous amount of food, to the day of coordinator (SHOUT OUT TO ALLI FOR BEING AN ABSOLUTE ICON), and everything in between, you can rest assured that your wedding day will go off without a hitch. Alli has been working for the Boathouse for many years and knows exactly what needs to be done to have an incredible event. Alli is very professional, quick to respond, kind, courteous and dedicated to you and your event. She even surprised us with little things throughout the night that made the evening even more special. The venue was absolutely beautiful (literally right on the water with the city as your backdrop), and the food was absolutely phenomenal. We got so many compliments saying that it was the best wedding food many of our guests had ever had. Everyone at the Boathouse was an absolute pleasure to work with and if you're looking for a fantastic wedding venue in Richmond Virginia, look no further than the Boathouse at Rockett's Landing!
AMAZING! Choosing the Boathouse was probably one of the easiest decisions we made for our wedding. They took care of everything, food, drinks, setting up. The level of attention to details was impeccable, the food was delicious and overall everything was perfect! Our experience with our wedding could not have been better!
Many people who get married are doing so for the first time, and as a result, planning a wedding is new to them and can be overwhelming. This was certainly the case for my husband Vincent and me, married at The Boathouse on November 5th, 2022.
We were thrilled at the prospect of tying the knot in a central location, close to the river and the city we call home, so The Boathouse was our first choice venue. We were surprised to find that it was within our budget and we immediately moved to book our date. For us, the name of the game for planning our wedding was value and minimal stress. We considered hiring a wedding planner and/or day-of coordinator, but with Alli Prato, this was wholly unnecessary and we were able to save money on planning services. Alli was with us every step and was on point about all the details: food, decor, linens, DJ, ceremony, all of it. If you go with The Boathouse, you have at least a year before your date, and you're comfortable planning most wedding tasks unrelated to the venue (hotels, flowers, guests, invitations, etc.), then there is no need to hire a planner, as Alli takes care of virtually all venue-related tasks.
Our ceremony took place outside, overlooking the river and Richmond skyline. We lucked out with perfect weather and it was beautiful! Our reception was upstairs in the River View Room, and guests could mingle outside on the patio/balcony, or inside by the bar or dancefloor. This inside/outside situation was perfect, since November 5th could have been chilly.
Also, even though my husband and I hardly had time to eat for spending time with friends and family, the food was amazing! We went with the heavy hors d'oeuvres option, so there were passed appetizers, food stations, etc. This worked well for 135 people and everyone had plenty to eat and plenty of options. Another aspect we loved was that The Boathouse pays their staff a competitive hourly wage and includes gratuity. My husband and I have worked in the service industry so it was important to us that working our wedding was lucrative for servers and bartenders.
We had a perfect day surrounded by so many people we loved, and The Boathouse was just the place <3
-Natalie
The boathouse made all of our wedding dreams come true. The venue is gorgeous, and the food was amazing. I couldn't be happier. They did it all. Communication was easy. They always worked with us throughout the process, and it made it easy and smooth. I am truly grateful to have had my wedding there, I can't say enough about the venue or the staff. Alli, the day of coordinator is absolutely amazing. She decorated the space so perfectly, and she went above and beyond to make the day extra special. If I could give 10 stars, I would.
I don't know where to start - choosing The Boathouse was the absolute best decision! The location was sentimental to us as both of us have hosted visiting family members at dinners here, and we even got engaged on the dock below the restaurant so we were excited to look here for our wedding. We ultimately decided on The Boathouse because of the amazing value and ability to have almost everything taken care of in house. It was so great to have an on site day of coordinator (Alli - you are the best!) who took care of every detail to make the day go smoothly and made sure all of our needs were met. She helped guide us through everything in the meetings leading up to the big day and made sure we thought about all the small details that may not have crossed our minds. Once the day started I didn't have to think about anything - she was just there making it happen. Having all of the seating, food, and alcohol all included was wonderful & everyone thought everything tasted great. We really only had to bring in a DJ, flowers, and cake/desserts. Everything else was taken care of by the venue. AND it is naturally beautiful so we didn't feel like we had to go all out on flowers/decor. I can't say enough about how AMAZING our day was, and a huge part of this was The Boathouse - especially Alli. We wish we could relive this day over & over!
The Boathouse at Rockett's Landing absolutely went above and beyond for our wedding. Instead of booking separate vendors to handle tables, linens, food, etc. the boathouse handles it all! It's a one-stop-shop for a large majority of your wedding needs. Alli was our day of coordinator and she was truly the best part of booking The Boathouse, which is saying a lot because everything was incredible. We worked through multiple planning meetings, and relied heavily on Alli's experience to help us throw a wedding that truly felt like "us". The end result could not have been better. The Boathouse truly cares about your big day from A-Z, and everyone there displays that care from the first contact to clean-up post wedding. Book this place, ask for Alli, and thank me later!
The Boathouse was a wonderful venue for my daughter's wedding. It is located on the river with Richmond buildings in the background. It was a beautiful setting for the ceremony and pictures. The room was very nice, and it had a covered balcony outside which was perfect for seeing the sunset! The food was delicious, and we had many compliments about it. One of the best parts about the Boathouse was our event planner, Alli, and her wonderful staff. Ali walked us through the planning, and at the wedding Ali and her staff were so efficient and helpful with everything! Once the reception started, I did not think about anything except enjoying the moment! It was a wonderful night! Thank you!
Our wedding turned out absolutely perfect thanks to Alli and the rest of the Boathouse staff! We looked at a few venues around RVA but when we walked into the River View room at Rocketts Landing we immediately knew this was the place! All of our guests thought everything was so beautiful and loved taking pictures on the balcony and down on the docks. Thank you Alli for making our dreams come true!
We had a short list for venues, and The Boathouse was at the top. We needed a venue that was a one-stop shop for venue, ceremony, food and beverage, allowed a live band, and most importantly, it's own style and ambience without needing additional decorations. The location on the James River, at the bend where you can see the city in the backdrop, was perfect. The wrap-around covered terrace was perfect [in case of weather] for the evening to have the ability to step outside. The food and food options are all incredible (MUST get the ham biscuits!) and the beverage package (Silver) was perfect for all. We did have our ceremony at the venue, but chose to have it inside on the dance floor to make it a very intimate setting (chairs for parents only, everyone else gathered around. We did cocktail style food the entire night, with pass smaller options during cocktail hour and then progressively heavier options passed or put out buffet style during the rest of the evening. We had 90 guests and with the area required for the band and the 12'x20' dance floor (upgrade from the 12'x12' standard), the space was perfect with little wasted space nor crowding.
The planning process was excellent. We had a combination of in-person and virtual meetings. All options were laid out very well at the beginning and the package pricing really makes it easy to choose what is right for you and your guest size. We did add the larger dance floor which i would say is a must if you have at least a 50 person guest list, We also added additional cafe string lights above the dance floor, which I would do again, but beware that a typical summer wedding (we did 6p-10p) it won't get dark for some time into the event and the lights won't be of much use until it gets darker. If the band or DJ has their own lighting, you could probably do without the lights. Also same for the uplighting that we added on the middle columns. They were an add-on that the venue provided via a 3rd party vendor. Great for the night time, but something to consider if a large portion of your ceremony or reception would be in the daylight. The River Room windows and terrace face almost due West, so you will get some nice sunset lighting, but if it's summer you will have sunlight coming in until 7p-ish.
I am finding it hard to find any critiques. It was truly perfect. Wedding coordinators were excellent (Alli and Chanae), food and beverage options perfect, great location to downtown hotels, and I believe an overall excellent value for what you get.
We couldn’t have picked a better place to get married. We chose the Boathouse because a lot of the important elements were included (ceremony, food, bar, linens, etc..). You also get a coordinator to help you through the entire planning process and be the point person on the day of the wedding.
Alli was our coordinator, and honestly, I don’t know how we would have had the experience we had without her. She was fantastic from the initial planning to the wedding, making her job look easy. The big day went smoothly without a hitch - with every detail taken care of.
Our guests had an absolute blast. From being next to the river with great views of downtown to the fantastic food - it couldn’t get much better. People are still raving about what a great time they had.
Thank you, Alli for everything you did to make our day amazing. You’re the best!
My daughter and son-in-law chose The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing as the venue for their wedding reception. I cannot overstate just how perfect the entire experience was, from beginning to end. Our awesome coordinator, Alli, walked us through everything. She was always present, helpful, and available to answer any question, big or small. The day of the wedding, Alli and her amazing team saw to all details of decor placement and vendor deliveries. During the reception, they made sure that everyone’s needs were met, so all we had to do was relax and enjoy the evening. The atmosphere, elegant room, river view, and delicious food were perfect. (Friends are still raving about the food!) I would highly recommend The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing for your wedding and/or reception.
What can I even say…. Alli and the whole staff at the Boathouse brought our dream wedding to life. Every single guest said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Alli was an absolute DREAM to work with. She handled every single detail perfectly. She got us drinks all night long, made sure we had enough to eat, and ensured every guest had a great night. The venue had everything to offer from AMAZING food (guests said they had never had wedding food this good), gorgeous water views, friendly staff and beautiful reception and ceremony spaces. I would recommend The Boathouse and Alli to ANY bride that asked. Best wedding ever!!!!!
Alli was the BEST! She went above and beyond in every capacity and made sure our day was perfect. After our first meeting I was completely at ease with how the wedding would run from start to finish. I knew everything would go smoothly and it did! I have recommended her to all my friends because she was the outstanding. I can’t say enough good things about her!! Alli you are one of a kind, thank you for making us feel so special on our wedding day!!!!
Alli and the whole team were amazing! They took all the stress out of the big day. Everything from the food tasting, the meetings for all the details and planning... all of it just could not have been easier. The team was super-helpful in regards to every detail. They even made sure to return a pair of sunglasses one of the guests forgot! The venue's river-front location made for a perfect spot and perfect pictures. HIGHLY recommend.
We had our rehearsal dinner there. Was very beautiful and elegant. Servers were very attentive. Even packed up food at the end of the night. Will definitely be using them in the future
This wedding was everything we wanted and more. Not a single thing went wrong, and the service far exceeded my expectations. Everyone working the event seemed genuinely happy to serve us, and as someone who waited tables for 7 years I know how hard that can be. Everyone one had an amazing time and was absolutely blown away at how beautifully it all came together. I am still getting compliments on the food! (Of course! That’s why we chose the boathouse!) The boathouse made our wedding perfect and stress free. Cannot recommend highly enough!
I want to give the Boathouse and Alli 700 stars. They went above and beyond at every step, from helping our musician set up to having snacks waiting for us immediately after the ceremony to taking care of EVERYTHING at the reception. On top of all that, the ceremony site is amazing, the reception room is gorgeous, and the food is incredible. Our guests raved about the views and the food all weekend.
The planning process was seamless, and any time I asked Alli a question on the day of, her answer was "Already done." She even helped bustle my dress when it was being difficult! We can never thank Alli and the Boathouse staff enough for making our wedding the most incredible, stress-free night.
Alli was spectacular as our wedding coordinator. Could not recommend her enough. She understood my vision and helped make it happen from planning to packing up. Views were great, food tasted good. The ONLY drawback I saw from the Boathouse is that the food package itself didn’t include enough food at dinner time , in my opinion. Between appetizers, salads, and the buffet, it sounded like a lot of food on paper, but the buffet options ended up looking really sparse the night of with only mashed potatoes and roasted veggies to eat with the meal. Wish the food package included 2 more side options as a standard, so everyone has options. Food tasted good though! They also ran out of our signature drink long before the night was over. So, it was great that it was popular but a letdown that they only had it for a couple hours. As a whole, though, great experience. Would definitely recommend others get married and have their reception there as so much of the day will be taken care of in-house. And I can’t say enough positive things about our girl Alli!
We are so happy we decided to pick the Boathouse for our wedding! Alli was amazing and was exactly who we needed to help us get everything together. We had a great time during our meetings and she was very responsive to our questions. Our wedding day itself was extremely easy and smooth thanks to Alli and the rest of the staff! We had a concern about weather the day before and made the decision during the rehearsal to change the location of our ceremony and everything seemed like that is what we planned all along! Overall we really couldn't have asked for a better experience and have heard nothing but compliments about the venue from our guests! Thank you for helping make our day as great as it was!
13/10 recommend... seriously couldn't say enough about The Boathouse more! We had originally planned to be married and have our reception in 2020, but obvi COVID said no. Alli was a dream to work with, as she is so professional and was attentive in helping us transfer dates and get all details worked out leading up to the big day! This past Saturday we got to hold the reception here, and despite having guests constantly changing their attendance and thus having to alternate numbers, there being a massive storm, the power going out, and it being the middle of summer... we had the BEST TIME! The staff had everything ready to go, and handled the adversity like absolute champs. In fact, it was so smooth that we had several guests tell us the didn't even realize the power had gone out!! Alli made sure to everything still went off and literally kept the evening smooth, enjoyable, and practically on schedule. I can't imagine having our celebration anywhere else. Not only could I see my beloved city, the river, and my friends/family, the food was amazing, and the space was perfect for our evening! Loved feeling like we were outside with the big walls of windows, but being comfortably indoors during the Richmond Summer heat!
I can’t recommend this venue enough! They were so easy to work with, and gave us so many options to choose from for our wedding day. We, like many other couples, had to postpone a few months due to Covid. The staff at boathouse was so accommodating and helpful through the process. Our coordinator Alli is a gem! She was our main point of contact for planning and really put me at ease. Not to mention she was an absolute rock star on our actual wedding day! She was there from start to finish, knew exactly what needed to be done and taken care of. My dress strap even broke at the beginning of the reception and she was right there with safety pins! We had an amazing wedding, and i would absolutely have any other event or party there in the future. ♥️
We originally planned to have our June 2021 wedding at the Boathouse, but adjusted earlier in the year due to COVID concerns. Alli and the Boathouse team were incredibly understanding, accommodating, supportive, and responsive as we scrambled to find a plan that worked best for us. Ultimately, we decided to have our smaller, backyard wedding catered by the Boathouse and we are so glad we did!! Our guests raved about how delicious the food was and we couldn't be more thrilled with how everything turned out! We highly, highly recommend working with the Boathouse!
What an absolutely incredible night! Picture perfect from start to finish. We can’t thank you guys at the boathouse enough, it was above and beyond. Alli was so calm, cool, and collected it made for such a smooth, magical reception. We definitely recommend to the next lucky couple.
Although COVID changed our plans many times, we couldn't have asked for a better wedding. Alli went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was everything we dreamed it would be despite having to be outside due to COVID. She was on top of everything, and was so attentive throughout. The guests raved about the food and service. A+ venue, and they made our day perfect. Thank you!
Choosing The Boathouse was the easiest and best decision that I made for our wedding. The Boathouse includes SO many things that would have otherwise kept me up at night - food, drinks, tables, chairs, linens, servers, bartenders, ceremony site etc. Alli is a dream to work with - she genuinely listens, makes helpful suggestions and has a confidence in herself and her team that makes you feel completely relaxed. We LOVED working with her! Our guests have been raving about our wedding - the view, the food, the staff... It just doesn't get better!
We loved our wedding at the boathouse. Not only is it a gorgeous local and great views the food and staff are great. We choose the boathouse because of the all inclusiveness of what’s provided. It was so nice to not have to worry about renting tables, plates and chairs etc. Alli was our day of coordinator she was awesome. She keep everything going smoothly and was prompt getting back to all my emails leading up to the wedding. Neither of us ate the whole night but they send you home with a bag of all the food they served which was so nice!
I cannot say enough good things about our wedding at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing! It was an absolute dream of ours to have our wedding at The Boathouse. Alli and The Boathouse team were so professional and so easy to work with. I cannot thank Alli enough for organizing our wedding day and helping make the day run so smoothly. All our guests were raving about the amazing food and views at The Boathouse. It really is a uniquely beautiful venue. I highly recommend it to all couples getting married!
Response from the Vendor on 09/29/2020
We enjoyed celebrating with you and appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you for a date night in the future to keep celebrating with you.
Take care!!
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is an absolute MUST to fulfill all your wedding needs and more! Not only do they offer great rates, but they cater the food and beverages in house (so delicious), provide the tables, linens, dance floor, and an assigned event coordinator 6-months prior plus they are with you on the day of your wedding! It was so nice not having to contract with outside third-parites or hire a wedding planner. Literally your one-stop shop and did I mention the venue is gorgeous?! Due to COVID-19 we had to postpone of May wedding to August 2020, but our event coordinator worked closely with us all the way up to our big day. They went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was held safely and met our expectations. Throughout the process, they kept me informed and reassured on every detail which honestly limited any stress whatsoever. Also, we had some rain right before our outdoor ceremony which thankfully let up just in time, but the great thing is the Boathouse has a back-up indoor space in the event of bad weather. I really can't say enough great things about the Boathouse at Rocketts Landing and the staff, especially the event coordinators, Alli and Hana. They were both phenomenal!! My wedding turned out to be everything I could have imagine and more. Highly recommended!!!
Everything about this venue was absolutely spot on!!!! The space barely needs any decorations, as it is beautiful all on its own, with an incredible view of the city and the river. The event staff was great and so helpful during our event, and our event coordinator was wonderful! The food was fantastic, we heard nothing but good things from all of our guests. It was the perfect size for our event (about 75 people), but it could accommodate a much larger crowd as well! Can’t say enough good things about this venue, our reception was perfect!
I couldn't say better things about the boathouse! We had our wedding here in November, 2019. We had several planning meeting prior to the event, which were extremely helpful. The boathouse has everything you need including tables, and linens. We chose to use an outside vendor for some additional furniture, and the staff was more than accommodating with our needs. Alli was such a help during the entire process. She made sure to answer all of our questions during meetings, and was very quick to respond to questions and concerns via email. Virginia is very tricky with weather, so we were able to add on last minute heaters when we knew the weather was going to very cold the day of. Alli was great with handling our wedding party entry, and making sure the speeches stayed on track. Everyone complimented the food throughout the evening, and enjoyed the open seating we offered. Alli was so knowledgeable about the area, and really helped us with selecting our vendors, and communicating with them the day of. The private bathrooms and private entry really made a difference to our guests, and the staffs attention to detail really made our night extra special!
My husband and I got married at the Boathouse at Rocket's Landing July 27, 2019. We were blown away by how flexible and open minded the event planners were! Upon touring the Boathouse, we fell in love with the view of the city. After seeing the views of the Boathouse, we wanted to set up a tent on the river and have a tented reception. Ali and Susan worked diligently to make our crazy idea the most beautiful reality! The event planners at the Boathouse at Rockets Landing are truly one of a kind. Ali was incredibly helpful and effective setting up (dozens of) rentals, coordinating our ceremony and reception, and executing the wedding day itself. Ali is not only a wedding magician, she is also the kindest and most fun person to work with! The Boathouse at Rocket's Landing gave us the perfect venue and back drop for our Richmond wedding. Their flexibility and willingness to try something new is truly rare in the wedding industry! I would highly recommend getting married at the Boathouse at Rocket's Landing!
The Boathouse was the perfect wedding venue for us, and we could not have had a better experience. Laura and the Boathouse staff were incredibly attentive and personally involved in making sure everything went perfectly. We loved the venue, to include the skyline view of Richmond and the accessible location. The food and drinks were exceptional, and Laura helped us to customize our menu. The Boathouse took care of the reception food, beverage, tables/linens, etc. and facilitated vendor set up for DJ, flowers, cake, etc. Thank you Boathouse for helping us to have a perfect day!
Our wedding was absolutely perfect and I have the Boathouse to thank for it. Planning was so easy because everything is right there. The day of Alli was so helpful and on top of everything. She made the day run smoothly for everyone involved. The food was amazing. We did stations and my family and friends have complimented so much about the food from the taste, to the serving, to the way it was set up. The venue is gorgeous and the water is perfect for a beautiful wedding day in Richmond. Thank you thank you everyone at the Boathouse for our perfect day!
I got married 6 months ago at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing and we had a wonderful experience from the initial meeting up until the wedding reception. We worked closely with our wedding coordinator, Alli Carney. She was so easy to work with and responded quickly to all of our questions. The day of the wedding reception, she made sure everything ran smoothly and was directly involved every step of the way. As the bride and the mother of the bride, we did not have to worry about one thing and Alli made sure we were taken care of and pleased with the service and overall experience.
The venue and service overall were perfect for a wedding. We had many people who attended comment on the beautiful venue and views. The food was perfect and many people commented on how delicious their meal was as well. The service overall, from Alli to the waiters to the bartenders, was more than we expected. Everyone was organized, friendly, and efficient.
We highly recommend this venue!
The Boathouse is hands down the best place to get married! Where do I start? Such a modern unique building right on the water, with excellent food and amazing wonderful people. Everything about the Boathouse was perfect. They are so good at doing weddings, they took all of the pressure off which was greatly appreciated. They were VERY quick to respond to my million emails throughout the entire process. The day of the wedding everything went so smoothly thanks to the coordinator. I am so thankful for the Boathouse. They made my dream wedding come true. THANK YOU!
We chose The Boathouse at Rockett's Landing for our ceremony and reception venue for several reasons. The view of the city is amazing, we love the water, the food is always fantastic, and instead of coordinating all the little things such as linens, a caterer, servers, bartenders, chairs, tables, etc., it's all there wrapped into one! This was especially important to me, and made the planning process easy. The venue also comes with Alli, the day of coordinator, but she is so much more than that! She guided us through the whole planning process with several meetings and countless emails, worked with us to make our vision come to reality and had great insight when we weren't sure how to proceed. Alli knew every detail of my wedding, set up the reception area with our extra decorations, ran the rehearsal, and made sure we were at ease. The day of went off without a hitch! The food was great, the service professional, set up was down to a science, and everything ran on time. Alli and her team made this happen! We cannot stop talking about how perfect our wedding day was, and credit Alli and The Boathouse for all their hard work!
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing was the perfect venue for our wedding – such a beautiful view of the Richmond skyline! We had our ceremony on the outside patio area, which was lovely. But, even if it happens to rain, having the ceremony inside is still fantastic due to the large windows, covered balcony area, and spacious reception room (including a huge bar). We worked with Alli Prato, who was incredible throughout the entire process. There are a lot of details that come with wedding planning, and Alli helped us make sure we didn’t forget anything. She always responded quickly to emails and was available any time for questions. Alli has a very calming presence, which is very helpful when planning inevitably gets a little stressful. Alli and her team were incredible on the day of our wedding and made sure everything ran smoothly and checked on us and our family members multiple times throughout the night. We were extremely happy with our experience at the Boathouse at Rocketts Landing and highly recommend it!
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, especially Alli Prato did an over the top job to ensure our wedding was as flawless as possible. Alli was easy to reach with questions or concerns and was present through the entire evening making sure we had all we needed. Every guest at our wedding told us how great everything was from the atmosphere to the food and drinks. We couldn’t have asked for a better day or cordinator and Alli deserves every accolade one can get! If you are considering the Boathouse, stop considering and just do it! You won’t be disappointed!
I cannot begin to say enough great things about Ali & her team. We planned our dream wedding taking place in Richmond, VA from where we currently live in Charlotte, NC. We were looking for a venue that was "very Richmond," as we both grew up there, met there, and fell in love there before relocating to NC. Our first time visiting it, and seeing the view and how it would look being married with the James River and city skyline as our backdrop, we were sold. The fact that the packages are all inclusive made it so easy. We couldn't constantly travel back and forth, and frequently had to contact Ali with questions, ans she was so quick to get back to us, and always had great suggestions and information for us.
Fast forward to the day of....we had family & friends travel from all over. Everything was so beautiful, so elegant, and just perfect. Ali was a fantastic coordinator. She even took care of little things, like holding my train as I first walked across the gravel so it didn't get in the dirt, grabbing us both drinks throughout the night, and even packing us a super generous package of food at the end of the night, since we didn't eat all day (and when I say generous, I mean enough to last us for days!)
We had so many compliments from everyone about how magical everything looked, how amazing the food was, how delicious our signature drink was, and how great the servers and bartenders were.
It really was our perfect day, and I wouldn't change a thing.
Ali made everything so stress free and easy.
We had the most amazing ceremony and reception at the Boathouse at Rockett's landing. We had Alli as our event coordinator and she made the whole process incredibly easy. Everyone knows what they're doing at the venue, and Alli knows what questions to ask prior to the day of - things that we didn't even think about. Using The Boathouse as our venue cut down the amount of vendors we had to coordinate as well as they handle the tables, chairs, linens, dance floor, bar, and catering. The rehearsal and wedding/reception went super smoothly and neither my husband, my mom, or my mother in law had to worry about the thing. Highly recommend this venue!
Some of our top priorities in selecting the venue for our wedding were #1. An outdoor ceremony with a view, #2 great food and drinks, #3 a venue that provided an ”all inclusive” set up, so I wouldn't have to pick everything from plates, napkins, glassware etc.. Needless to say, The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing exceeded my expectations AND we had the pleasure of working with Alli, the event coordinator. She was a God send! Extremely professional, organized, calm and thoughtful throughout the entire process!
Planning a wedding (especially when doing it on your own and out of state) can be very challenging and easily overwhelming. Alli made the process extremely simple and helped bring my vision to life. I was a bit frantic in the weeks leading up to the day of, luckily Alli was there to ease my concerns with her amazing personality, experience and professionalism. The timeline went exactly as planned on the day of, with clear and easy instruction. She orchestrated everything in the background perfectly and had prosecco and TONS of food packed and ready to go in our exit vehicle. The entire night went flawlessly (at least to my knowledge! 😂) not only was Alli amazing to work with, but all the staff did a tremendous job taking care of our guests and clearing tables.
We had so many compliments from our guests on the venue, the food and drinks and the views. If we were faced with making the venue selection all over again, I wouldn't even blink before saying yes! It was easily one of the best decisions we made!
Our wedding at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing was absolutely perfect! We worked with Alli, our day of coordinator, and she was a dream. She worked hard to make sure my vision was brought to life, and was very calm and laid back throughout the whole process, which helped to ease my nerves and take away some of the stress that goes with planning a wedding! The staff the day of was also fantastic, going out of their way to make sure the entire bridal party was fed, and that we were treated like VIPs. We got married August 31st, and our ceremony started at 5:30 - letting our photographer take advantage of the golden hour during cocktail hour photos. The only negative (not the fault of the Boathouse) was that there were people playing volleyball and taking advantage of the bike path nearby, one of which walked through our ceremony while I was walking down the aisle. This was made up for by the awesome diners at the Boathouse cheering from the patio when we were pronounced husband and wife. With the RVA skyline and the James River in the background, our photos are stunning! The sunset from the River View Room was gorgeous, and all of our guests kept commenting on how beautiful our venue was. If you're looking for a truly "Richmond" wedding and don't mind a few spectators, the Boathouse couldn't be a more perfect choice.
My husband and I decided to have our wedding at the Boathouse after we had dinner at the restaurant to celebrate our engagement. It was the best decision ever! Alli was incredibly helpful throughout our entire wedding planning process. I really can't imagine a more qualified, organized, or friendly person to work with and we have nothing but amazing things to say about her. Having your wedding at the Boathouse is as stress-free as wedding planning can be. They are so easy to work with and it is so nice to have one vendor handle the ceremony, reception space, linens and rentals, and catering. The food was incredible, we had so many compliments on the unique space, and they included so many thoughtful touches for my husband and me (like providing us with a meal to go as we were leaving--I was so nervous during the actual reception I couldn't eat much of my dinner!). Altogether, we are so happy we chose the Boathouse and would highly recommend it to anyone.
From the moment we walked into the venue, we knew we were in good hands planning our wedding. Bonnie provided us with a wonderful tour and answered all our questions with ease. After booking, we met the real MVP of our wedding, Alli. Alli is truly "wedding planner perfection." She guided us through the planning process and everything the day of the wedding like a rockstar. She answered e-mails and calls during the months of planning almost instantly, and truly made me feel like I was coordinating with a dear friend. I highly recommend The Boathouse at Rockett's Landing as well as Alli to anyone looking to plan their dream wedding.
My new husband had a few things he really wanted at our reception: oysters and action stations. I really wanted an all-inclusive spot with great food and a great view. With those priorities in mind, The Boathouse quickly became the obvious choice for our wedding. It turned out to not only be obvious, but also perfect! Our guests raved about the food (even my father, who is notoriously critical about his meals, told me the food was "excellent" and "everything was fantastic"), and loved the setup the Diamond Reception Package offered because they could try a little (or a lot) of everything. Those who weren't from Richmond and weren't familiar with the location of the restaurant were blown away by the picture-perfect views of the downtown skyline from the private patios. Our onsite coordinator, Alli, was incredibly helpful throughout the process! From start to finish, Alli and the rest of The Boathouse staff made planning (and pulling off) our wedding a simple and seamless process. I would do it all over again with them in a heartbeat!
We got married this November and it was incredible. The Boathouse was the perfect venue for a night wedding. Alli was a huge help in coordinating everything we needed and helped make our big day a special one! We recommend it to anyone looking for an elegant evening on the water!
Our wedding at the Boathouse was wonderful. The James River made for a beautiful backdrop to the ceremony and the venue provided a fantastic view of the sunset. Most importantly our day of coordinator, Alli, was a pleasure to work with and the Boathouse staff was very kind and accommodating. They made everything so easy for us – from selecting the food and drinks to picking out linens and a floor plan. Our guests absolutely raved about the food. It still amazes me that the Boathouse made 70+ perfectly cooked filets – this was not your typical dull wedding food. My husband and I are so thankful to Alli and all the Boathouse staff for making our day so perfect.
I was my sister's wedding planner for her November wedding and we were all blown away with this venue! Everything from the food to the service to the view and atmosphere was top notch! We were a bit apprehensive with the costs at first but please trust us - The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing was worth every penny and MORE! We especially loved working with Alli because, although she does this for a living, we never got the feeling we were just another client with just another wedding to her. She knew exactly how special and important this day was for my sister and she took every little detail seriously while being super patient with us and our family! I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone who wants a breathtaking feeling for their special day. The view is spectacular!
The Boathouse is such a wonderful place. The view is amazing and the atmosphere is great. Every staff member is dedicated to making sure your day is perfect. My husband and I could not have picked a more perfect venue for our ceremony and reception. The team at The Boathouse is incredibly helpful and professional.
We had our ceremony and reception at the Boathouse. Alli was our day of coordinator. She was really on top of things throughout the whole process and anticipated our needs at the receptions. The Boathouse is beautiful. All of our guests commented on how gorgeous and unique the setting was and how great the food was.
We got married on October 7, 2018 and we selected this venue due to the scenic backdrop of the James River and downtown Richmond, VA. Out on site coordinator Alli Prato was the definition of excellence. She was thorough with planning the ceremony and the reception. The only detail we had to provide was the decor. The venue provided the food, beverages, table lines, chairs/tables, and vendors for photography, DJ, etc.. We literally showed up the day of our wedding and everything was in place for the wedding. We got a lot of compliments from our guests and vendors about the flow and the atmosphere of the wedding. We compliment the staff for their attentiveness and their punctuality. We had such a blast at our wedding and we highly recommend for any special event.
My husband and I decided we found "the one" when we visited the Boathouse as a possible venue for both our ceremony and reception. We were right! We knew the setting would be beautiful but we didn't know much else except that the food would be excellent, of course. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding! The coordinator Alli was with us every step of the way during the planning as well as on our wedding day making sure everything went according to plan. She made the planning easy! I would recommend this venue to anyone, but especially those who want to have both the ceremony and reception in the same place. You will be impressed and so will your guests!
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing provides a natural beautiful and romantic setting with the James River as its backdrop, but what really sets this venue apart are the hospitality and professionalism of its staff. More specifically, Wedding Coordinator Alli Prato is well suited due to her calm demeanor, thoughtfulness, and mindfulness of last second changes. She coordinated our various wedding vendors, helped with picking and tailoring ceremony and reception aspects of our wedding to fit both my husband and I's personalities, and remained an utmost professional during our communication. From the planning stages up to the moment we returned from our honeymoon, Alli was highly supportive and went above and beyond our expectations. We had a summer wedding (June 2018) and could not have imagined a more perfect day. My husband is super Type-A and its moments like this why I chose to marry him. He handled most of the communication with the Boathouse team and he told me their team is awesome. Now on to the wedding: Yes, it does get a bit hot for ceremonies while standing in the sun, but we abbreviated some sections