About this vendor
The Riley Building is MODERN & INDUSTRIAL & FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE!
Note:
We specialize in weddings (seated: ceremony & dinner) up to 125 guests - however, we can accommodate up to 200-250 for a cocktail style reception (eg mostly standing room with some seating sprinkled in) as an alternative as well (eg if you were to get married offsite just before celebrating your reception at The Riley).
Please make sure that is a good fit for the # of guests you're planning!
2022 pricing:
$3,000-$6,900 depending on day of week and month of year
2023 pricing:
$3,000-$7,475 depending on day of week and month of year
Located in Austin, TX, The Riley is a non-traditional but modern and exciting wedding venue with a downtown cityscape and industrial atmosphere. This space is highly customizable, ready to align with any aesthetic you might dream up. With both indoor and outdoor spaces, the team at this setting is happy to offer full-service event planning. Alongside this, they have compiled a list of their preferred vendors as inspiration for your day.
From its setting in the downtown Warehouse District, The Riley offers views of the Austin skyline. Its rooftop and covered pavilion boast panoramic views of the surrounding city, for a one-of-a-kind backdrop to your wedding photographs. When the sun goes down, you can marvel at the skyscrapers that light up the night sky. This lively area of the city is home to a plethora of hotels and boasts a vibrant nightlife. Any number of eateries and cozy bars are just waiting to be explored if your wedding day becomes more like a weekend. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is a mere 15-minute drive from the venue, perfect for your loved ones who are flying in for the occasion.
The Riley offers a choice of two event spaces for your special day. Total Capacity: 300. The second floor’s main hall is ready to host you and up to 150 of your nearest and dearest. The walls are covered with windows, flooding the room with warm Texas sunlight. It is already fitted with audiovisual facilities, with LED overhead lights. These are able to be dimmed, for controllable mood lighting. If you’d prefer an outdoor event, the Riley Rooftop is ready for you and up to 150 of your guests. Along with the event space, the staff at this building are happy to provide tables and chairs for use at your reception. The number of pieces they supply is dependent on your floor plan for the space. Linens to embellish the surfaces are available for an additional fee.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Dressing Room
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Historic Venue
- Industrial & Warehouse
- Loft
- Rooftop
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Reviews
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3.3
out of 5.08 reviews
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Great venue and location. However the director, Leslie and her staff (Satchel) fell very short of expectation. They did not follow through on promises made, were not the best at co...
mmucnation and admitted to over serving guests at the event. Be sure to get everything in writing before booking. The BnB had many issues with it including ac, again be sure to get a good agreement signed before booking.
I loved The Riley Building’s location and everything about the space! We just had a difficult time with the management. Between the time we booked the location and the wedding, th...
ere were at least 3 different managers, only one of which showed up for a single site visit. We were also asked the same questions regarding our liquor package from multiple people, which didn’t install much confidence leading up to our wedding. While I thought the wedding was a success, I didn’t find out until afterwards that the AC wasn’t on when guests arrived and it was hotter inside than outside (our wedding was in June). I still loved the space and I think it’s a really cool venue, so I hope they get staffing figured out or at least improve their communication.
As you all know from reading the reviews. My name is Brandon Cohen have ran “The Riley Building” for almost 2 years. I have terminated my contract due to failure to being paid my o...
wed amount! They have now held over $40,000+ of my commissions and pay from me for over 3 months..I turned this venue from a simple wedding venue to what it is today. Please be careful with each contract moving forward with them. They are not answering and lawyers are silent. This is why I am posting this, not only for them to see, but for you to be cautious about anything agreed upon with them! Read reviews and you will see my name Brandon Cohen all over it. I wouldn’t just be doing this for no reason Thank you.
As you all know from reading the reviews. My name is Brandon Cohen have ran “The Riley Building” for almost 2 years. I have terminated my contract due to failure to being paid my o...
wed amount! They have now held over $40,000+ of my commissions and pay from me for over 3 months..I turned this venue from a simple wedding venue to what it is today. Please be careful with each contract moving forward with them. They are not answering and lawyers are silent. This is why I am posting this, not only for them to see, but for you to be cautious about anything agreed upon with them! Read reviews and you will see my name Brandon Cohen all over it. I wouldn’t just be doing this for no reason Thank you.
The Riley is a beautiful and unique venue right in the heart of downtown Austin. We absolutely loved the location, which was not only super convenient for our 90% out-of-town guest...
list, but the city skyline was a gorgeous backdrop for our rooftop reception. A crucial selling point for me was the fully retractable glass roof in the case of inclement weather. I am not a fan of tents, and the Riley's rainy day backup plan does not take away from the beauty of the view. The team at the Riley is great. Brandon was super responsive to all communication, and he and Jordyn really bent over backwards to help us when an issue came up the month before the wedding. I also booked the Riley House next door for my bridal suite, and Satchel was so helpful with any questions we had, reachable by text at any time of the day or night. If you're looking for a modern, city vibe for your wedding, this venue is absolutely ideal.
We had our wedding at The Riley Building in October 2022, and it was amazing! The Riley is an extremely versatile space. We had our ceremony and cocktail on the rooftop, dinner on ...
the second floor, and then reception back on the rooftop. The coordinators had great communication throughout the process and we couldn't have been more happy with the entire weekend. Highly recommend renting The Riley Building for your next wedding or event!
We had our reception at The Riley in February 2022. It was a cold and rainy night, but with the weatherproofing of the rooftop and the heaters made it so the party continued withou...
t any setbacks! We originally planned a wedding at The Riley building in February 2021, but had to cancel due to Covid. They were super flexible and mad it an easy choice to keep the booking at The Riley. The space is exactly what we were looking for and you cannot beat the location! Carly was easy to work with and I can not recommend The Riley Building enough!
I got married at The Riley Building on NYE 2021. We loved that the space is industrial and offers a blank-slate to customize - we brought in a ton of greenery and went for an "indu...
strial-garden" vibe. We also loved that the space is weather-proof - the rooftop is retractable, there's mesh siding on the rooftop if weather is bad, there are heaters/fans. We really appreciated this since TX weather can be unpredictable, and weather was completely removed as a possible concern. The events director, Carly, was communicative with both myself and my wedding planner throughout the entire planning process. She was very flexible in letting us come to the space to check it out with vendors or so I could show my family when they came into town in the months prior to the wedding. Our guests all loved the space and the backdrop it provided for the event.
Contact
315 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX
