The Maola at Riverside

Historic Waterfront Venue in Downtown New Bern, NC

Holds ceremonies and receptions

Welcome to The Maola at Riverside, where Eastern North Carolina's history gracefully blends with a spirit of love and community. Our venue offers a sanctuary for your love story, with heartfelt vows beneath the wooden beams of Cedar Grove, joyful receptions in the historic charm of the Creamery Collective, and serene moments by the Riverside Retreat. Here, your special day becomes a beautiful, lasting memory, crafted with care in a place where every detail reflects love and romance. Visit us to start crafting your wedding story. The Maola at Riverside is a wedding venue located in New Bern, NC.

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Backyard

Ballroom

Beach

Waterfront

Historic Venue

Industrial & Warehouse

Loft

Religious Setting

Church

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Rentals & Equipment

Service Staff

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4.7

out of 5.0

3 reviews

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Ashley I

9/26/2025

Maola was absolutely beautiful and we were instantly attracted to it and just knew it was the perfect place for our special day. Kaitlin and her team were always SO sweet and made ...

us feel so special. We did have a few things that changed the day before and day of that we had communicated prior, but they were not detrimental to the wedding day. Highly recommend!!

Brittany V

5/18/2024

If you want an absolutely flawless venue with the absolute nicest owners this is the place for you! We booked this venue over 2 years ago and were surprised with our sweet daughte...

r. We contacted Dylan and he was more than happy to accommodate moving our wedding date. From leading up to the wedding communication was great. The rehearsal and the wedding day experience was top notch. We cannot thank the Hawkins Family from The Maola at Riverside enough for the best day of our lives. ❤️

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Michaela B

1/05/2024

If I could give this venue 10 stars out of 5, I would- the Maola is absolutely phenomenal!! I can’t express how wonderful the Hawkins family was to work with while planning our wed...

ding- they truly went above and beyond for us in every way possible. A venue like this is a rare find in today’s wedding industry. We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful and spacious the venue was as well. From all perspectives- this is the BEST venue to book for your wedding! The Maola was absolutely perfect for us, and we could not be more grateful to have found such a perfect place and family to work with. ❤️

Service area & Contact info

1400 North Craven Street, New Bern, NC

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(252) 876-1601

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