The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station
About This Vendor
Celebrate Your Grand Occasion
Sitting atop the shore of the Connecticut River sits The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station wedding venue, located in Haddam, CT. The elegant venue is prepared to host opulent wedding events and create everlasting experiences. The beautiful waterfront views of historic buildings and the grand interior of the venue will surely leave guests awestruck. The town of Haddam is rich with American history and features beautiful historic sites. Across the river and a 12-minute stroll from the private venue lies the historic Goodspeed Opera House. The opera house was erected in 1877 and, despite its name, was used for performing plays rather than operas. Connecting the historic house and the wedding venue is the famous Haddam Swingbridge. During the 1960s the bridge was known for its innovative build and design to help modernize means of transportation. Now the structures serve as picturesque locations while continuing to provide their intended functions. The award-winning Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station features stunning grounds with a beautiful interior. Located outside is a dazzling fountain surrounded by manicured shrubs and flowers. The venue also features picturesque riverside views of the Goodspeed Opera House and accessible wooden docks. Inside, a spacious lobby with a grand two-story staircase leads to the ballroom and dressing-room suites. The ballroom can host up to 300 guests and features vaulted ceilings and grand chandeliers. Located at the center of the room is a hardwood dance floor with easy access from all sides. Connected to the venue is an outdoor glass-roof atrium used to host ceremonies or cocktail hours. The elegant venue strives to give world-class experiences and leave guests feeling fulfilled. The venue is equipped with a four-star chef and contemporary kitchen for crafting gourmet dishes. The menu features fine American-style cuisine bursting with fresh and bold flavors. The gourmet menu presents numerous dining packages and can be tailored by either adding or excluding certain elements and dishes. Included in all packages are table linens, china, and flatware. They also include sparkling wine for pouring toasts or to enjoy at the bar and a coffee station for guests’ convenience. Furthermore, a traditional wedding cake will be provided to add that finishing touch to the celebration.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Can’t recommend the Riverhouse more! It was an amazing experience. The staff was on top of everything from the tour, to the booking, to the planning and the actual wedding. They made sure everything went to plan and made us feel so special. I w...
ouldn’t change a thing about my wedding day and that’s mainly cause of the river house.
We couldn't recommend The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station highly enough! From booking, to planning, and everything in between the process was incredibly smooth and easy. Lauren, Kelley, and Hattie took care of everything we needed and answered ...
all of our questions as we worked towards our wedding date. They offered advice and their opinions when we became stumped and it was clear they knew exactly what we needed to make our day the best it could be. During our tasting each member of the wait staff took their time to talk to us and was extremely friendly and helpful. That attitude only grew on our wedding night as they all tended to our guests as if they were their own. We had the pleasure of working with Matt and Rob for our day of and they went above and beyond to make our vision come true. Both of them were strategic, knew our details, and shared our excitement about our ideas and different takes to our day. We were lucky enough to work with Loretta as our bridal assistant and she continued to help us throughout the night with a continued smile and excitement for each step of our day. Everything was punctual, professional, and most of all relaxing and fun. The staff at The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station made our wedding day a dream come true and we will be forever greatful for them.
The Riverhouse staff was excellent! They helped us plan and execute the most amazing day without any hitches! They had us covered on all fronts and always made sure we had enough to eat and drink! I cannot recommend them highly enough!
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We just had our wedding at this venue and it was an incredible experience. Not only is the venue gorgeous and there's a nearby area where you can take photos by the water, but the staff was so friendly and helpful. Anything we needed, a staff m...
ember was there to help or direct us to what was next. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone.
From the moment we stepped into the venue for the tour with Jim, working with The Riverhouse was a masterclass in how to host a wedding. We had only heard exceptional feedback about them. Nothing negative. Believe me, I looked hard to find it, ...
too. That’s why we chose them. Now we see why. They made us feel important and comfortable every step of the way. Kelley, Hattie, Matt, and Katie were professional, responsive, and fun, and ensured we made the rounds and still had time to eat. Our attendants, Rob and Maria, made us feel like rock stars. The service and food were amazing, our guests are still raving about the hors d'oeuvres and the portion sizes at dinner. Not your typical wedding where everyone goes home hungry! We loved the food so much that we packed our leftovers up to take home. Overall, we’d say The Riverhouse venue and staff were EXCEPTIONAL!! and would highly recommend them for any occasion, especially a wedding.
I have so many good things to say about this wedding venue that I don't know where to begin. We first booked them in 2019 for a 2021 wedding that we postponed to august 2022. Jim and everyone at the venue was so nice, accommodating and understa...
nding. The wedding day was absolutely perfect and better than I ever imagined it could be. The staff was unreasonably good, the bridal attendants were there for us and the food and drinks were on point. We did both an American and Indian ceremony and served both American and Indian food made by the chef. My indian family RAVED about the indian dinner and also all the amazing apps. If you are on the fence -THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO BOOK THEM. We have been to about 10 wedding in CT alone and THIS is the BEST venue I have ever seen hands down. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all times a million for a flawless experience and we cannot recommend this wedding venue enough.
Where do I begin? From our first tour of the Riverhouse to picking up our reception items after our wedding, from top to bottom we had the best experience working with the Riverhouse. I have NOTHING but positive things to say about all aspects ...
of our wedding and would wholeheartedly recommend them. Everybody who we worked with was professional, extremely responsive and put us at ease every step of the way. The venue itself is beautiful, the scenery if beautiful, the food is delicious and plentiful...I could go on and on! They accommodate special requests without batting an eye. Overall -- EXCELLENT!!!!
The Riverhouse went above and beyond for my husband and I. Matt was amazingly helpful the day of and all of our guests were complimenting us on the food, drinks, and staff. I would highly recommend using them for your wedding!
This venue is gorgeous- classic with some rustic touches (stone wall sidings, large back deck over the forrest and river). The coordinators are beyond helpful and responsive to all wedding questions/needs. The food is great and the way they or...
ganize the bar makes it so there are no lines. We are so happy we chose the Riverhouse for our big day!
We had the absolute BEST experience with The Riverhouse, as our wedding ceremony and reception venue, and the entire team there exceeded our expectations! From the moment we met with Jim in this beautiful venue, we knew this was the right fit f...
or us. The location is superb, with a view of the CT River, and the entire place (inside and outside) is stunning! Jim, Hattie, Kelley and the rest of the crew always made us feel welcome and special, like we were the only couple they were working with. They carried out every request that we had and our wedding was the most perfect day we could have ever asked for! We highly recommend this venue and hope to stay in touch with them all for years to come! Thank you to all!!
The Riverhouse at Goodspeed was nothing but amazing. They were patient, kind and understanding! The crew was so easy to work with and made my day simply perfect! The set everything up to how I pictured it and made me not stressed about the day!...
The staff checked in on my husband and I the whole day and just wanted us to feel amazing!
The food was beyond delicious and there was so much! Everyone is still raving about how amazing the food was!
I just appreciate how the staff respected and committed to fulfilling every request I had. If I had to do my day over, it would be the exact same!
The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station was AMAZING to work with. We originally scheduled our wedding for Oct. 2020. As the pandemic year went on, the entire planning staff was super transparent and accommodating leading up to the unfortunate day o...
f postponement. When that day came, we had already chosen a "Plan B" date in 2021, so we were able transition easily into the next year.
The week of, Julie was so calm and helpful. She really made sure to check all of the boxes off during our planning meeting.
The day of was, hectic, as you can assume. There was a wedding before us, so the staff needed to flip the venue in only a couple of hours. On one hand, there were some issues with the florals for centerpieces and cake - they were just sitting there and no questions were brought up to myself or any of the wedding party asking where they'd go, and the photographer pointed out a box of lanterns that weren't out for the ceremony space. However, once the moms stepped in, the corrections were made ASAP and everything looked beautiful!
We asked the venue if we could have a private cocktail hour in the basement area for the wedding party only so my husband and I weren't immediately swarmed by guests. The venue was ALL ABOUT IT and got us our own server for drinks and appetizers during that hour.
This venue was literally MADE for weddings! Our photographers kept moving us around taking pictures everywhere because backdrops were gorgeous. The next day, we saw our guests took advantage too! There's not a bad place for a photo op anywhere on this property.
All in all, we LOVED having our wedding at The Riverhouse and would recommend it to any and every couple! Our vendors loved it, our guests loved it, food was AMAZING. Just perfection!
The PERFECT wedding venue! We had the most amazing experience at the Riverhouse and couldn't be happier! From the first time we stepped into the venue, we knew it was the place for us. From the decor, to the set up, the view off the back deck, ...
the bridal suite, grooms room and most importantly 1 wedding at a time! It was everything we had wanted and so much more!
The communication throughout the entire process was smooth and very responsive. Hattie and Kelley were amazing to work with and got back to me within 1 day.
And then COVID hit and we were the very first wedding to be canceled. I mean 5 days away from having our wedding reception. We rescheduled 3 times after that. Kelley and the entire staff at the Riverhouse made this challenging time as easy as they could for us and for that we will be forever grateful.
And as our day approach, Julie (our banquet manager) was wonderful to work with! She was calm, reassuring and so positive! Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and so much more! And that is all thanks to the Riverhouse and their wonderful staff. We got so many amazing compliments on the venue, food and staff!
If you are looking for an amazing venue, with wonderful staff, great food and a one of a kind experience, look no further! I would recommend the Riverhouse to any couple!
From booking our wedding in 2019 to cancelling in 2020 and re-booking in 2021 The Riverhouse was amazing. Hattie and Kelley were always able to handle all questions quickly and efficiently. They were both so supportive. Prior to our wedding on ...
our last meeting we were able to bring all of our decorations so that the staff could decorate prior to arrival on our wedding day! Everybody was so kind and made sure the day ran perfectly! All of our guest still rave about the food and the venue.
The venue was absolutely everything we wanted! The whole team worked so closely with us to ensure we had plenty of options for food allergies (myself being celiac) and accommodating our guests. The month leading up was incredibly stressful with...
COVID and Kelley and Hattie were so quick to respond to all my questions and concerns about ways to keep everyone safe and so the day of I was stress-free. It also helped to have the amazing support of Julie, she was on top of everything and ensured that my husband and I had the best night ever! Everyone complimented the food and the venue, it was the best!
My husband and I could not have been more thrilled with the RiverHouse. From the moment we met Jim at our initial tour, he made us feel taken care of. After looking at a few other venues, RiverHouse was hands down the way to go. The RiverHouse ...
team has thought of every detail and make the planning process easy. Their wedding package includes everything and they allow you to personalize things within the package without upcharging (ex signature drinks, etc). Our wedding coordinator who was with us for the entire day on our wedding was incredible- she stayed on top of the weather forecast to give us the best shot of having our ceremony outside as we wanted to. Throughout the pandemic, they kept us updated on covid policies. The food was amazing and there is a ton of food throughout the day. Overall, could not have been happier with our venue- we had an outstanding wedding day with them.
The Riverhouse was amazing to work with. Kelley, Hattie, and Julie were great to work with and made sure our big day ran seamlessly. They were very responsive and answered any question I had. After postponing twice, our wedding day finally happ...
ened and I couldn’t have picked a better venue.
The Riverhouse was absolutely amazing. Kelley, Hattie, and Julie made everything a breeze. They were very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. I postponed from 2020 to 2021 and they made it very easy. Everything ran very smooth...
ly during our wedding. The food was amazing, the service is great, and everyone was very attentive during the wedding. We couldn't have imagined having a better venue!
Hattie and Kelley made sure all of the pre-wedding stress was limited. They were extremely responsive (even during a pandemic). Julie and Carolyn were our day of coordinators and they were absolutely AMAZING! They were prepared and made sure ou...
r wedding party was taken care of. Planning a wedding during COVID had its own unique issues but Riverhouse made sure everything went smoothly. The night went great and even the things that didnt go as planned, did not matter in the end. Thank you all!
I got married at The Riverhouse June 19th 2021 and I couldn't have picked a better location for my ceremony, cocktail hour and reception! I have been a wedding planner for years, and I had very high standards for venue, catering, and service, a...
nd The Riverhouse knocked it out of the park!! Hattie and Kelley were absolutely amazing to work with. We booked during COVID (April 2020) and they kept me well informed with their policies and procedures throughout my planning process. They were quick to respond, had great ideas and made some stressful moments fun! Fast forward to the wedding day- it was incredible! Our guests are still talking about the food-it was truly amazing! The Chef worked with us to create a menu that our guests would remember, but honestly their menu and offerings don't need any changing!! Their staff was professional and moved quickly and quietly throughout the ballroom through 3 dinner courses! The ambiance throughout the Riverhouse is peaceful and elegant and my guests were blown away. It sprinkled on our wedding day and I don't think my guests even noticed (I know I didn't!). I had a bridal attendant assigned to me and my husband the day of the wedding and she lead us through the entire evening so we and my immediate family could relax and enjoy from start to finish. I cannot recommend The Riverhouse enough to anyone-you truly can't go wrong here.
There is not enough space in a review to express what a wonderful job the Riverhouse staff did in planning and executing our wedding day. My husband and I had to postpone our reception due to Covid, and Riverhouse was communicative, helpful, an...
d supportive throughout the entire planning and replanting process. Everyone at the Riverhouse is so kind and professional, and truly works so hard to make each wedding perfect. We loved the beautiful bridal suite and groom’s suite, and the staff at Riverhouse made sure we ate, had plenty of water and drinks, and anything else we needed. The staff at Riverhouse made our big day stress-free and seamless. Everything was absolutely beautiful, and our guests loved being able to enjoy the nice weather on the deck and bridal patio. Thank you so much to Kelley, Hattie, Julie, Jim, and everyone at the Riverhouse for the most wonderful wedding day and experience!!
We had the most amazing wedding here, due to the outstanding, over the top care from the Riverhouse staff. The team supported and guided us throughout the entire planning process, and made us feel so cared for on the day of our event. Our g...
uests raved about the facility and the delicious, inventive food.
We would have it all over again in a heartbeat, because of the delightful experience that we had at the Riverhouse. Thank you to Kelly, Hattie, Jule, Jim and all.
My husband and I got married at The Riverhouse on May 21, 2021. From the beginning, we were both impressed with the hospitality and everything the venue had to offer its couples on their wedding day. Both Kelley and Hattie were amazing -- they ...
were always knowledgeable, thorough, and willing to answer all of my annoying questions. They were also on top of all of the constantly changing health regulations with COVID, informing us of any changes along the way, and remaining positive that we would have the best day ever.
Julie was the banquet manager for the wedding and instantly put us at ease during the rehearsal. Julie and all of the staff made sure that our day ran smoothly and that anything we could dream up was taken care of. All of our guests enjoyed the food and commented on how amazing everything was. Tyler and I have wonderful memories of our wedding day and cannot thank The Riverhouse enough for making our day so special!!
My husband and I would recommend the Riverhouse to anyone who is looking for a venue. This place is amazing and everyone working here ensured our day went smoothly and without stress. Throughout the entire process, someone always answered our q...
uestions and was there to guide us. On the day of we worked with Julie who was incredible! She was so helpful and ensured everything went as planned. The staff and food was fantastic. This truly is an amazing venue!!
I don’t even know where to begin. The Riverhouse has exceeded all of our expectations. Planning a wedding during COVID was not ideal- but the staff at the Riverhouse was there to help the entire time with the endless questions and emails from m...
e. They have been so organized and helpful. They make everything as easy as possible, to guest meals, to setting up and taking down decorations. Hattie- I want to thank you so much for everything. Throughout this journey I’d like to consider you my friend with all the help and kindness you have given me. Jim- we want to thank you so much for being so kind, patient and generous. The bartenders Jason and Sherry, thank you so much for being over the top kind not only to us but our guests on the wedding day.
This venue blew our guests mind. Everyone was so impressed and said this is the best wedding they have ever been to.
It rained on our wedding day and it didn’t put a damper on us one bit. The Riverhouse has such an amazing inside and so much room that we didn’t even need to go outside- we had everything we needed right indoors.
The food- oh my goodness the food! I can drool just thinking about how perfect the food was. The portions, the presentation, the taste.
The servers and staff the day of were so kind and so organized and everything flowed so perfectly. I am sure I forgot something because everything was perfect. But please look no further and book this venue right now. Thank you Riverhouse for an unforgettable day.
The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station is honestly the most INCREDIBLE venue and we HIGHLY recommend them to everyone!! The staff who work there just make it an absolute dream. The venue is beautiful; well kept and laid out perfectly.
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ude to them is endless for running the most amazing wedding ever. Their hospitality is out of this world. The service that us as a bride and groom, along with the service provided to our wedding party, our parents, and all of our guests was out-of-this-world. The amazing service is something that we are truly in awe about because it was that good. We were married there on May 1st 2021. We had booked our wedding right before the Pandemic started. Throughout these crazy times, we were always contacted by someone who answered any questions or concerns. They truly care about their couples and it is clear it's not JUST a business. Kelley was absolutely amazing helping us plan our wedding. She was so accessible, kind, and genuinely excited to help us in any way she could. On our wedding day we worked with Julie who is so wonderful. She helped things go seamlessly, kept us both at ease, and truly wanted us to have a perfect wedding with every last detail. They brought shirley temples to our flower girls without even being asked. . . every little thing they thought of. We always had someone ensuring there was nothing we needed (and we never did because they gave us EVERYTHING!) I would choose the Riverhouse a million times over and I hope this review truly shows how amazing they are so couples can experience the magic of getting married there.
The Riverhouse was the BEST VENUE we could ask for! From the beginning to the end, the staff at Riverhouse (including Hattie and Kelley) were SUPER accommodating, innovating, and helpful with planning the perfect wedding. Everything that we wa...
nted (including different colors than they had in stock, and adding a bunch of copper) was able to happen.
During the wedding, the staff made everything so easy. Our attendant, Michele, NEVER let me not have a drink in my hand, and I was able to eat all of the food that I wanted because she made sure that my husband and I had every course from the beginning to the end. I had ZERO stress during the wedding because of their help and attentiveness.
NOT ONLY was the staff and venue so accommodating, helpful and friendly, but the food was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! Every person who attended commented on how good the food was. I would go there any time to have a meal.
I would recommend The Riverhouse to anyone for any event!
After visiting about ten other venues, we reached out to Riverhouse after getting yet another recommendation for it. We had already heard from multiple people how great the food and service was (from former guests and a bride). We loved how the...
packages were all inclusive. Their staff totally exceeded our expectations. We’re really grateful for their efforts with preparation, detailed meetings, the tasting and of course service on the big day. Kelley was our primary point of contact and was excellent. Julie did a great job coordinating everything on the wedding day. Everyone made sure that our parents were taken care of with extra special treatment as well. Highly recommend!
My husband and I are still in awe of how incredible our wedding night was- and much of that is owed to the entire Riverhouse staff! I truly can not describe how perfect it was and how great they all are.
We had not heard of the RH prior to ...
researching venues after our engagement. We thought were set on a different venue until both my husband and I walked into the doors and both knew at that moment that this is the place! after we met Hattie, we knew our search was done.
The staff was absolutely incredible throughout the entire process. Both Hattie and Kelley were responsive to emails, answered any questions that we had, and were so helpful in guiding us through. It was so appreciated and made the entire process to be less stressful and not overwhelming.
I can not say enough about how great Linda was on the night of the wedding. She helped make sure the night went smoothly and everything was what we wanted. She was meant for this profession and holds a special place in our hearts!
Our personal attendant, Michele, was extraordinary. She was there for our every need and I swear she knew what we wanted before we even did. She was the sweetest.
The food was amazing!!!! We have received so many compliments from our guests of how great the food was. So many were impressed that a wedding reception can actually serve “delicious food”.
I would recommend for anyone to have their reception at the RH. It was truly impressive of how amazing everything was. The RH will always hold a special place in our hearts and we can’t wait to go back to one of their other events.
After getting engaged last year I started the hunt as to where our perfect day would take place. My fiancé and I visited a couple venues and all were lovely but none blew us away. Since we live about an hour away from Haddam we decided to tak...
e our parents along to the Riverhouse. As soon as we all walked in we all looked at each other and agreed this was the place. The decorations and layout were spectacular. Kelley showed us around, went over every detail, and professionally answered all of our questions. Before leaving that meeting we reserved what would become our wedding day. Throughout the entire process Kelley and Hattie were so friendly, accommodating to many different requests, and most importantly (to me) got back to my emails throughout the year in such a timely manner. Fast forward to our final meeting where we met our day of coordinator, Linda. She had everything organized for our big day and any last minute changes I made were changed seamlessly. Linda made us feel so at ease about the whole process. We did a first look on our big day so we were able to peek in and see all of our decorations that were set up. Linda and the RH employees truly put my vision together even better then I could have done. The champagne and cheese platters were a nice touch while we waited for the ceremony while the guys enjoyed beer and setback. Throughout the entire night everyone who worked there were so friendly and helpful. My guests are still talking about how amazing the cocktail hour and dinner were. Everything came out hot and delicious. I’m so upset my time working with everyone at the riverhouse is over but I can whole heartily say that they made it the easiest part of wedding planning. This place will forever hold a special place in my heart.
I cannot day enough amazing things about the Riverhouse. Kelly, Linda and Michele were phenomenal and instrumental in the creation and execution of our evening. The venue is breathtaking, the food is DELICIOUS, and the attention to detail pheno...
menal. Linda ( our banquet manager) put me right at ease upon our first meeting, and when we had a medical emergency during the reception she was INCREDIBLE, efficient, caring and attentive. I am
Beyond thrilled with the Riverhouse and HIGHLY recommended Kelley, Linda and Michele ❤️
The moment we walked into The Riverhouse, we felt instantly welcomed. Hattie gave us a thorough tour and was so informative and patient throughout our experience. She even sent a thank you note for visiting which was such a special touch :-). A...
fter we left, we knew we had found the place we wanted to spend our special day! Choosing Riverhouse was the best choice we made in our wedding planning process. They have thought of every little detail, and then some! Kelley and Hattie promptly answered all emails and questions leading up to the day, were so incredibly organized and detail oriented, and were so sweet and patient. This is truly what sets Riverhouse apart. Their team is not only super talented and knowledgeable, but they are also the kindest, most patient, down to earth people that make you feel so comfortable and at ease! We knew we were in good hands. The day of the wedding, Linda took incredible care of us and made sure that every detail was accounted for. Nicole was incredible, as well, checking on us throughout the night to see if we needed drinks, food, reminding us to eat and enjoy :-). Our guests raved about the food and service! You will not regret booking the Riverhouse!!!
My husband and I got married at the Riverhouse on July 26. From our first tour, we knew the Riverhouse was the place we wanted to get married. Hattie and Kelley were absolutely incredible from day one and went above and beyond throughout the en...
tire process. They both replied to every email very quickly. Hattie helped me with so many things I hadn’t even thought about! The Riverhouse is very accommodating and their staff were incredible the day of our wedding. Linda, our coordinator, did an outstanding job with every detail and bringing our vision to life. There was a car accident that delayed my bridal party and guests- but Linda truly helped keep everything on track so we did not lose precious moments. Our guests RAVED about all of the food! I have truly been in a depression now that the wedding is over because it was such an amazing day and I’m sad to not be working with the Riverhouse anymore!
We were so happy that we selected The Riverhouse for our wedding day. Our friends and family are still raving about it almost 2 years later! The food was awesome, the grounds well kept and the staff was on point. We honestly couldnt be happier ...
and wish we could do it with them all over again. Thank you to their entire staff!!
The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station felt like home every step of the way. We knew within the first two minutes of our tour with Hattie this was going to be the place where all of our favorite people in the world would gather together for what t...
urned out to be one of the most incredible days of my life. I fell in love with the sweeping view of the Connecticut River; any other backdrop would not have been the same. I trusted from photos and reviews that the food would be great, but at the tasting when we actually got to try it; we were blown away with how delicious everything was, I wish a gouda mashed potato cake was a thing! We still have wedding guests talk about how amazing their meals were. I have never met a more impressive team of professionals. Every detail was addressed and every question was answered. Hattie and Kelley almost didn't seem real, their friendliness and organization are unlike anything I've ever seen. On our wedding day, Linda made the entire day run so smoothly, and Nicole made sure I was comfortable and content the whole night, it would not have been the same without them there. This was truly one of the best wedding decisions we made.
We cannot say enough good things about The Riverhouse!! Hattie & Kelley, the sales staff, were absolutely amazing. From the day we toured to the night before our wedding, they answered every crazy question I had and were super helpful with sugg...
estions. The banquet staff the day of our wedding was just as amazing. Michelle, our bridal attendant, made sure our drinks were never empty and our food didn't sit on our table getting cold while we were talking to guests. Our parents and bridal party were treated like royalty. Linda, the banquet manager, was also exceptional making sure everything was running smooth and taken care of. Our guests are still raving about the food and how they want more! The entire venue is fantastic - it's beautiful enough by itself but it's also versatile so you can bring in your own style and it will all come together. If you're looking to feel stress-free during your wedding planning and the day of, book The Riverhouse!!
Phenomenal service!!!! My husband and I had 2-3 people catering to us personally all night. Some of the workers even helped pin up my dress when it ripped multiple times on the dance floor. Food was delicious and served still warm. Beautiful vi...
ews. Hattie and Kelly were also excellent with the service planning prior to the event!!! Thank you!
A Personalized Wedding Experience
The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station was the best decision I could have made about my wedding! I had planned our wedding from California, and right from the start Hattie and her staff made it easy. Hattie conta...
cted me and suggested a FaceTime appointment, where she showed me the venue and talked me through the options that the Riverhouse offered. As the time got closer, Kelley took over, but she was just as resourceful and calming as Hattie. They made me feel as if I was the only bride that they had on the books!
Aside from the excellent staff (and I can't forget to mention Linda, the day of coordinator, and Michele, our server for the night!), let's talk about the food. It was UH-MAZING. All of our guests loved everything that they had to offer, especially the hors d'oeuvres. When you book with the Riverhouse, you must have the lobster mac n' cheese!
Overall, if I had to do my wedding all over again, I would pick the Riverhouse again and again. They made the experience so easy, even from a distance, and I cannot say enough good things about the Riverhouse and their staff!
Planning a wedding at the Riverhouse is the smoothest process you could ask for. Kelley was amazing to work with, and we really felt she “got” us, and what we were looking for, as well as making it fun for us. Every email, big or small, was res...
ponded to by either her or Hattie almost immediately, with calm, happy energy, eager to help and answer any question I may have, which made planning so much easier and actually fun!
The tasting they put on was perfect for us to make selections for our guests, who were BEYOND impressed by the food at our wedding. It is a gorgeous venue that is worth every dime as they truly cater to their bride and groom as well as the guests. Julie, our wedding attendant, couldn’t have been better. We had actually met her at the tasting and were so excited to have her be at our wedding. Ryan and I actually felt as if we got to know the staff, and so by the time the day came, we had familiar faces and knew what was going to happen moment by moment. We are so pleased with our wedding at the Riverhouse! Thank you again!
We were married at The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station in October 2018. We had to find a new venue because our other venue had some complications that were unforeseen. We were so happy that we found The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station. Hattie a...
nd Kelley were so accommodating and flexible due to the unforeseen circumstances of us having to find a new venue in a short amount of time. We were so thrilled with the service that they provided in the initial consultation and viewing that we could not wait to sign the contract. They were beyond organized, efficient, and just amazing to work with. Our guests are still raving about the food and atmosphere. The guys were so happy that they got a room to themselves and the ladies loved how spacious the bridal suite was! The day of staff was beyond helpful and accommodating to anything that arose. We got married down by the water and it was completely breath taking and the pictures came out amazing. If you are looking for a spacious space, good food, gorgeous atmosphere, flexible and nice staff, look no further!
Married in 2011. We stopped by without an appointment 8/2010 and were seen between appointments. Wherein other vendors didn’t extend us the same opportunity.
There was so much to love about the staff and the offerings at The Riverhouse. We most...
appreciated having a personal attendant the day of the ceremony. It insured we were able to enjoy our selected hors d’oeurves and have some bubbly too.
The only thing we didn’t care for was not being able to take the meals for the 7 people who had to cancel writhin the last two days before the wedding. They were “fed to the staff” and not allowed to packed to-go for “food safety reasons”. Although every other place I’ve ever dined provides a take out container to enjoy a meal later. This made no sense to us. We paid handsomely for those meals.
As long as this doesn’t bother you, they are otherwise a wonderful vendor.
Response from the Vendor on 02/28/2019
Good Afternoon Tim,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I am glad to hear that you had a wonderful time at your wedding and appreciate the feedback. Since 2011, our policies have changed slightly, while still ensuring the he...
alth and well being of our guests. Congratulations again on your marriage and we wish you and your partner all the best!!
We fell in love with The Riverhouse the moment that we arrived. My husband and I were planning a unique wedding experience that would combine our distinctly different backgrounds: I'm Catholic and he is Hindu. We knew that combining such differ...
ent traditions could be difficult; however, Hattie ensured that she would support us through all of the 'crazy' that we had planned for an all-day affair! She and the wonderful staff at the Riverhouse delivered ABOVE AND BEYOND our expectations. We hosted a dual wedding with a morning Hindu ceremony and an evening Western ceremony along the way supplying our guests with two meals and through all of this, the staff at the Riverhouse NEVER skipped a beat. We had a great deal of moving parts throughout our day due to the two distinctly different ceremonies with guests who were in and out of the venue all day; Hattie, Kelly and Linda were incredibly organized and one step ahead of everything all day long. The food and cocktail hour were incredible, and our guests raved about the food for weeks after our wedding!! I cannot thank Hattie enough for all of her hard work and her truly authentic caring for us and our guests on our special day. We would HIGHLY recommend The Riverhouse to any couple considering this gorgeous venue.
Response from the Vendor on 02/28/2019
Amanda, Thank you so much for the kind words. It was such a pleasure to work with you and Vin, creating a customized and extremely memorable day for your friends and family! We wish you all the best!!
I can't say enough about The Riverhouse. What a beautiful venue! We were married in September. We have beautiful pictures from our reception. We had done some pictures down at the water as well as outside at the reception. It was a spectacular ...
setting. The service and food were incredible. We had so many people tell us it was the best "wedding" food they ever had. The cocktail hour was perfect. All of the food we picked was incredible. I can tell you everything is so good it will be hard to pick your meals. You'll see at the tasting. I highly recommend The Riverhouse.
From the moment my cousin got married at The Riverhouse years ago I knew I would someday want to get married there and I am so glad we did. Not only is the location amazing, but each and every staff member was amazing too!! I cannot say enough ...
great things about them and how much of a pleasure they are to work with. Hattie and Kelley made the entire planning process so easy. No matter how many crazy or weird questions I had they were there to answer them and always got back to me so quick! The night of our wedding was no different. Our event coordinator was Sara and she was so great to work with. She made sure everything ran smoothly and exactly how it was supposed to which made enjoying the night even that much easier. All of our guests, including us, LOVED the cocktail hour, dinner, and dessert. I think some are still raving about it all! To top it all off each little detail I went over with them was exactly how I imagined it and it all came together perfectly. I highly recommend The Riverhouse to anyone looking for a beautiful venue with great food and amazing staff. Thank you to everyone for making our day so special!
While searching for venues The Riverhouse was the last location we visited. Upon walking through the doors we instantly knew this was where we wanted to hold our wedding. The location was stunning and every employee we interacted with was just ...
a pleasure. Our planning process couldn’t have gone any smoother with the help of Kelley. She was so organized and answered every question we had quickly! We also owe a lot of the success of our wedding night to Sarah (our event coordinator) and Michele (our bridal attendant). They were both so attentive and made sure we and our families had everything we needed as well as helped keep the night running smoothly and on track. You can’t get anyone better than these two!
In addition to the great service, the food and beverages were outstanding! We continue to receive compliments on the food and it was truly our guests favorite part of the evening.
We can’t thank The Riverhouse enough for their time and commitment to our wedding! Thank you so much for making the night so special!
The Riverhouse was literally perfect. Everyone gave us so many compliments on the staff, the décor, the food, everything from start to finish. Everything ran smoothly and the staff made sure my husband and I got to do everything we wanted, incl...
uding eat! The setting by the river is absolutely stunning, and the Riverhouse offers everything you could possibly need/want.
From the first response back from Hattie we knew we had to check out the Riverhouse. Every question we had was responded to promply in our emails. We viewed the Riverhouse and fell in love with the back deck. Hattie, Kelley, Linda, and our br...
idal attendant were amazing! They were relaxed while being attentive to our needs. Our glasses were always full during our wedding celebration. We had our ceremony on the back with the River beside us. It was perfect! We had 71 people and it was the perfect setting size outside for quaint yet full. We opted for brunch with omlettes, crepes, salmon, & beef tips. The food was delicious!! We wish we could have fit more in our bellies. Words cannot express how thankful we are to all of the Riverhouse. Everyone works hard to ensure you have the most magical and beautiful day!!♥️♥️♥️
My husband and I had the best experience with The Riverhouse from start to finish! It is such a beautiful venue with beautiful views from the patio and the nearby Eagle Landing state park that can be utilized for first look photos. Hattie was t...
he primary contact and she was incredibly friendly and responsive throughout the entire process. Her team even helped us create a very unique offering for cocktail hour - a bacon bar! Our guests are still talking about it, along with how delicious dinner was! They have a very large menu to choose from for both appetizers and meals. When we arrived to the venue for the reception, the staff did a beautiful job setting up our decor and Linda and our bridal attendant, Michelle, made sure we were taken care of all night. I couldn’t be happier with our choice of venue!
The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station was wonderful! It’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed during portions of the wedding planning, but Hattie and Kelley were there for us each step of the way! They answered every question with prompt phone call...
s or emails. We had a large guest count at around 250 and were concerned about space, but Hattie and Kelley assured us that the layout would work and not feel cramped. They were right:) When walking through the tables and talking to our guests we were relieved to see how well the room flowed. We cannot say enough about how professional, responsive, and attentive the staff was throughout the whole reception planning process and their excellence continued throughout the whole wedding night! The food was delicious-everybody complimented the appetizers as well as the entrees. The staff was also so accommodating when we decided at the very last minute to extend the end time of our reception! They did everything with a smile whether it was meeting with us about decor or helping us load up our cars at the end of the night. Thank you again to The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station:)
I can never truly describe how amazing The Riverhouse was for my wedding (but I'll try)... Before the wedding, they were incredibly easy to contact and responded right away to any questions I had. They were very personable and friendly to work ...
with leading up to our event. On our day, Sarah was our coordinator and she was perfect. Our ceremony went without a hitch (even when it started raining and we moved inside, it felt like that was the plan the whole time!). Our welcome table, memory, table, cake table, etc were set up and displayed beautifully. Tess was my bridal attendant and she was amazing-- anything that was needed or desired, Tess was there. The rest of the staff was wonderful too, from the bartenders to the waiters.
I really could not have imagined a more perfect day or a more perfect venue to celebrate!
Excellent service,beautiful venue!! I would chose the riverhouse hands down over any other venue!! Great experience!
We truly cannot say enough great things about this venue and staff! From the sales team who are so sweet, organized and efficient (Kelley & Hattie you seriously rock!) to our banquet lead Sara and our bridal attendant Julie who was so smooth ye...
t always had whatever we (or our parents) needed before I even know I needed something! The staff is so incredible, so kind and we're beyond a pleasure to
work with. The cocktail hour, food, and dinner were fantastic and people are still raving about them! The venue is always gorgeous and with great views and flow for the guests. I could not imagine going through his process with anyone better than the RH staff, thank you for making our day the best day ever!
Before I walked into The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station, I had already made up my mind with another venue. It was suggested to me to go and check it out regardless of my initial choice and take a look and I am so glad I did. I could not have p...
icked a better place to host our wedding. The venue itself is absolutely stunning. Our ceremony was held outdoors and the reception was absolutely perfect. Working with Hattie and the Riverhouse staff made my experience enjoyable and exciting instead of stressful and time-consuming. Any questions or concerns I had were met with a calm and collected response that alleviated any worries I had and Hattie made my planning experience go smoothly. And the best part is how accommodating they are! My husband and I come from different cultural backgrounds so the food was the biggest dilemma we had. We wanted both Indian and American cuisine so our only option was to hire two outside caterers which would have been twice as costly. Hattie suggested we talk to the chef and his kitchen staff to see if we could work something else out. They went above and beyond anyone else would have in order to cook BOTH cuisines in house. I was beyond impressed and grateful that they took the time and effort to learn to cook my favorite Indian dishes perfectly and, of course, their house menu was absolutely delicious as well. Both sides of the family raved about the food for weeks.
From start to finish our wedding was stunningly perfect. Every detail was executed phenomenally and I would highly recommend considering this venue for any special occasion. I thank Hattie and the Riverhouse staff for making our night more memorable than we could have imagined.
Simply put, The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station was amazing! My husband and I have received non-stop compliments about the food and service at our wedding and we couldn’t agree more! Throughout the planning process Jillian and Kelly took the ti...
me to understand what we were looking for and how we wanted our day to go. The process was very straight forward and simple which helped to take a lot of stress out of the planning process. The Riverhouse team was also very responsive! I never had to worry about them calling me back which was extremely helpful when planning. Linda and team executed everything the night of our wedding just as we discussed and it was fantastic. Everything was perfect! My husband and I cannot thank the Riverhouse team enough and highly recommend them!
The Riverhouse made all our wedding dreams come true and some! From the food to the service to the venue itself, everything was perfect! We could not ask for more!
We knew the Riverhouse was our dream come true from the first meeting with Kelley. She was friendly, knowledgeable and extremely helpful in providing us with information and touring us around the beautiful, private venue nestled in charming Had...
dam. We are so happy and proud we went with our gut and chose The Riverhouse to begin The next chapter of our lives together. The food was exceptional especially the scallops (best we ever had) and filet, drinks delicious, the staff was attentive and the grounds impeccable. This was our dream come true and a night to always remember. All our friends and family cant stop raving about our wedding and really neither can we! Thank you to everyone at the Riverhouse, especially Kelley, Hattie, Linda and Michelle for sharing in our special day and for all your help!!
My husband and I are so happy with our decision to have our wedding at the Riverhouse. Everyone that we worked with were absolutely amazing. From the planning process to the day of, they were so helpful, and always answered our emails and phone...
calls the same day (usually within hours)! They made our reception run smoothly, and they treated us like royalty for the day! One of our guests mentioned how great the bartenders were, and I actually had to say that I didn’t have to go up to the bar once; all drinks were brought to us. And that is only the beginning of the list of all the little things that they did for us. The riverhouse is such a beautiful venue, and the people there are so amazing and really know how to turn a wedding into beautiful memories that will last a lifetime! We would recommend this venue to whoever is looking to have a gorgeous, memorable wedding.
I just had my wedding at the Riverhouse last week and I would recommend them to anyone.
Great food, staff, service, and facilities
We extremely enjoyed our wedding day at the Riverhouse. They were professional, organized and everything was just as we imagined. They provided amazing service the day of the wedding. All of the food was delicious and our guests are still talki...
ng about how wonderful the event was. We are so thankful for their team who made our dream a reality and recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding!
We absolutely loved our experience at the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station!! From the start the staff did a great job at making everything organized for the various milestones that you encounter when planning a wedding. They were also fun and ...
professional at the same time! The food was absolutely amazing!! There was also a ton of choices to choose from, which was great. Everyone at our wedding commented on how much they loved the food and how it was the best food that they've had at any wedding! They also recommended great vendors that I'm sure we wouldn't have been able to find on our own. Hands down we are 100% satisfied with our choice of the Riverhouse!! Cannot thank them enough for such a perfect reception!!
Hattie and Kelley were absolutely amazing! The staff at the Riverhouse on our wedding day were prompt, timely, and everything ran so smoothly. We had our ceremony on site, outside, which was beautiful as well. Food is the best I have had at a...
ny wedding before (not being biased). Overall, such a great experience and would have chosen the Riverhouse no matter what for my wedding day!
I'm not even sure where to start, everything was amazing! All of the staff was incredibly accommodating, professional, and most importantly (for me) responsive. All throughout the planning process Hattie, Kelley, and Jillian answered all my st...
upid questions usually within an hour of me emailing them. The food was absolutely fantastic! My husband and I had a difficult time narrowing down our options after our tasting. So many of our guests also complimented the food. The most impressive part about working with the Riverhouse staff was that we didn't need to worry about anything. My husband and I were able to relax and enjoy every moment of our day thanks to them. We actually had a guest show up who had declined, the staff knew about it and set an extra place before my husband and I even found out! We had a personal attendant who was so great about checking on us to make sure we had everything we needed before the ceremony and during the reception... I don't think I once saw the bottom of my beverage that night. At the end of the night, they packed up all of our items that we brought from home to decorate; and they made sure our gifts were handed off to the person we had designated before that day. And of course the venue is absolutely stunning! We had visited a few other venues, but we knew immediately this was the one.
The Riverhouse was the best decision I could have ever made for my wedding. Everything went great and the staff there is absolutely wonderful!
From the very beginning of our planning, I was blown away by the Riverhouse staff. They were attentive to our every need and made the entire process pleasurable. Our wedding day was everything we could have dreamed and more. I couldn't have ima...
gined getting married anywhere else!
This venue worked out perfect for our wedding. Ceremony arrangements were tricky in our situation and the Riverhouse was able to provide a lovely indoor ceremony space and then covert it in less then an hour (during cocktail hour) to a beautif...
ul reception. The staff was very attentive & overall awesome. Kelly was awesome to work with and so was Mary! The food was amazing, and is one of the first things guest rave about.
I'm not giving it 5 stars because I do wish Mary was involved a little sooner in planning the timeline. She has tons of experience and great advise I wish we heard sooner! Also i did find out that after our wedding in November the Riverhouse had made some staffing changes, the staff I had were awesome & I'm sad I can't guarantee that for the next couple. I can guarantee a beautiful venue/view year round!
The RIverhouse was the first and only venue my husband and I looked at for our St. Patrick's day wedding this year. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left every person encountered from top to bottom was simply amazing. The RIverhous...
e listened with great detail to all of our hopes for our big day, and executed it beyond our wildest dreams. The service, food, attentiveness, wedding planners, décor, attention to detail was 100% on par with everything we hoped and dreamed for. we can not begin to thank the RIverhouse enough for helping us have the best day ever and we couldn't imagine a better place to have started our happily ever after. BEST VENUE EVER!!!!!
I could not have asked for a more supportive, available and just sweet group to work with. Everyone truly made our day so incredibly special. From the moment we looked at the venue even before booking all the way until we were getting on the sh...
uttle at the end of the wedding night everyone was incredible. Everyone was so sweet and I had SO many people tell me what a beautiful venue it is. Even on a very cold and rainy day it was perfect! I would recommend this venue in a second. Thank you to such an incredible team!
Choosing to have our wedding at the Riverhouse was the best decision we could have made. With the help from Hattie and Kelly everything ran so smoothly and was so organized throughout the planning process. They always answered any and all que...
stions that came up. Our wedding was in January during a snowstorm. The staff was there to help and made every aspect of our day perfect! Michelle was our bridal attendant and was there with whatever we needed at exactly the right moment. Despite the chaos from the weather our wedding ran perfectly and the staff at the riverhouse accomodated everything so easily.
We had an amazing wedding at the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station. We wanted a venue by the water, but were having trouble finding a space big enough to accommodate our guest size (215) comfortably. Riverhouse is truly a breathtaking venue. W...
e loved the room itself, with high ceilings, a large dance floor, and plenty of room for our guests. Kelley and Hattie were amazing. I was not the type of bride who thought about my wedding before I got engaged, so I had no idea what I was doing or what I wanted. Their expertise and guidance truly helped us navigate the planning process with ease as they patiently answered all of our questions. The day of, everything ran smoothly, and we had nothing to worry about thanks to the wonderful staff at Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station. The food was delicious! And we loved our signature drinks. Our guests raved about the food and the service, and we truly had the time of our lives.
From the moment we walked through the front doors we knew the Riverhouse was the place for us. The staff was amazing, supportive, and so responsive from day 1. Our wedding day was the best day of our lives in many thanks to the wonderful staff...
and venue of the Riverhouse. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone!!
The Riverhouse exceeded our expectations! They help in the planning process to make sure everything is going to be smooth once the big day comes. The day of the wedding everyone was great and kept the night running smooth and stress free. The ...
location is beautiful, and our friends are still raving about the food! Highly recommend the Riverhouse!
The Riverhouse truly exceeded our expectations. Both our ceremony and reception were held on the property. We can't thank them enough for giving us an amazing wedding. The venue is perfect and is in a beautiful location with great views. The fo...
od is outstanding and many of our guests told us it was the best wedding food that they've ever had. Most of all, the staff was truly fantastic. We live in New Jersey and I was worried about planning a wedding out of state, however the Riverhouse made the planning process seamless and our wedding went off without a hitch. Hattie and Kelley were so helpful and thorough during the planning that I never had to worry about a thing. They were always quick to respond and made sure all our ideas and visions were part of our big day. We are also grateful to Mary and Michelle who were both accommodating to us and our parents the night of our wedding. We highly recommend the Riverhouse to all couples looking for a unique and exceptional venue. I wish we could re-live our wedding day there over and over again!
The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station is wonderful! From the moment we got out of car to tour the site for the first time, we fell in love with the venue. The grounds are absolutely stunning, and the inside of the venue was clean and modern. We m...
ainly worked with Hattie throughout the entire planning process. Hattie is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and kind. During various stages of the planning process, we emailed back and forth with Hattie (especially during the last two weeks before the wedding). She was prompt to respond and always answered our questions.
Another great aspect of the Riverhouse was attending the food tasting (about 6 months before our wedding date), where they set up the venue like a wedding. We had the ability to taste the food and also got a good sense for what we wanted to do for table placement, table clothes, napkins, chair covers, etc.
As the wedding got closer, we were in constant contact with Hattie about selections that needed to be made. The Riverhouse provides the Bride and Groom with paperwork that assists with this entire process. Having this paperwork was *key* and helped us stay organized and on track.
A few days before the wedding, we met with Hattie and Linda (who was our event manager on the day of the wedding). Linda was so sweet and helpful and took the time to discuss with us how the entire flow of the wedding day would go. This was so reassuring!
On the day of the wedding, the staff at the Riverhouse was wonderful! We got so many complements about the venue. Many people were raving about the food (the food is absolutely fantastic!) and how nice the venue looked.
Honestly, there are not enough words that I can write to express how happy we were with the Riverhouse and the staff. They helped make our wedding day magical and we are so appreciative!
The Riverhouse is an AMAZING place to get married! I can't say enough wonderful things about the staff, the actual venue, the food, etc. Hattie was my wedding coordinator throughout the planning process and answered every ridiculous question I ...
had in less than 24 hours every time. The tasting was amazing, I've never eaten so much food in one sitting in my life and it really helped put my mind at ease that the food was not just delicious but fun & unique. They are as flexible as possible and try to accommodate any request you have to make your wedding as personal to your tastes as they can.
The week leading up to the wedding was a frenzy of last minute planning and getting things done but The Riverhouse staff, particularly Hattie and my day-of banquet manager Mary, went through everything we brought on the final meeting and really put our minds at ease that they understood our vision and what we hoped the rooms, tables, etc would look like. They executed it the day of the wedding flawlessly.
The night of the wedding itself was absolutely perfect. The cocktail hour room and reception room both looked AMAZING, the staff was great and so friendly, and the whole night went off without a hitch. Michele, our bridal party assistant, was so attentive and made sure we tried all the food, actually sat down and ate some dinner, and kept our drinks full the entire night. Every guest we talked to said the food was amazing, and if you get married early enough in the year, you get to enjoy the view of the river from the deck during cocktail hour which is also an amazing feature!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone at the Riverhouse, we were so happy the entire night of the wedding and couldn't have asked for anything more.
Where do I even being to explain how amazing the Riverhouse is! From my very first visit I knew I wanted that is where we were going to have our reception. The ballroom is stunning and you are the only wedding. After booking, Hattie and Kelley ...
made the planning process very easy and were always there to answer any questions I had. The Riverhouse staff pays attention to every little detail. When we were at the final meeting before the wedding going over the food, my dad made a comment that he hates tomatoes. When my dad received his salad, his didn’t have any tomatoes. When I arrived after the ceremony, I went out onto the balcony to see the ballroom. They putting the final details together and the room was every more beautiful than I could have imagined. The balcony is also a great spot so your photographer can get a photo with all the guests at the wedding. I would recommend the Riverhouse to anyone planning a wedding. They exceeded all my expectations and made my wedding dreams come true!
Picking our venue was one of the easiest choices for us...I had done my research and upon our first meeting we were immediately in love! I wanted some water aspect and with being by the CT river it allowed us a chance to take scenic photos and ...
a cooling breeze on what was a very hot day during cocktail hour on the deck. We had Hattie as our main contact but her and Kelley were helpful every step of the way.
On the day of Mary took charge and the night flowed perfectly , she went above and BEYOND to ensure we and our guests left happy. We can't say enough about the food at the Riverhouse , this was very important to us and we had endless compliments from our 220 guests including some of the "best wedding food" experienced. You can't be disapointed if you choose this beautiful venue!
The Riverhouse was the perfect venue for our wedding ceremony and reception. Hattie was a pleasure to work with and made planning our day easy. The venue is beautiful, the staff excellent and the food unbelievable! Our guests raved on an on...
about the food and how beautiful our wedding was. I am so glad that we chose The Riverhouse. It exceeded our expectations. Hattie is the best! We are very grateful for all that the staff did for us and hope someday a friend gets married there so we can go back!
I recently attended a wedding at the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station and I have to say everything went perfectly and according to plan! The venue itself was awesome, the grounds were beautifully maintained and the accommodations for the wedding...
party and guests was as good as it gets.
Our Banquet Manager Linda and her entire staff was awesome!! We had a fairly large wedding party, and trying to keep everyone together and on task was no easy feat. No problem for Linda though, as the true consummate professional Linda "herded the cats" and kept everything moving and flowing on schedule and making sure everyone was where they needed to be. All with a positive attitude, and friendly demeanor. You can tell Linda and company really love their jobs! There were times I thought the staff were on roller skates as they moved through the venue at lightning speed efficiently attending to all that needed Linda's or the staffs attention, but yet invisible when they needed to be.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the dinner... Hats off to the chef! our dinner was magnificent!! I would have expected a great meal after hearing from some of the guests from a previous event while we initially visited the Riverhouse on our search for a venue, but I have to say with three letters OMG!! How they pulled this off with approximately 175 guests was truly amazing! I felt I was being served at a 5+ star restaurant! The presentation was also truly impressive all around!
Thank you all for helping us make this a most memorable day for us!
To anyone looking for the best experience possible for your special occasion, you owe it to yourself to add The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station to your list of venues to look at (You may find you need not look anywhere else)
Jim Z,
Proud Father of the Bride
I can't say enough about this venue, the wedding coordinators, the service, the food....all of it! We had the best time at our wedding and felt like kings. Our guests had a blast and can't stop talking about how beautiful it was. Working wit...
h Kelley and Hattie was so much fun and they made all of the planning very easy and organized. I HIGHLY recommend The Riverhouse!
The Riverhouse was the perfect place for our wedding. It was threatening to rain on the day of and we had great indoor and outdoor options for the ceremony. It ended up just misting during the ceremony and the Riverhouse was able to accomodate ...
our live musicians who needed to be out of the precipitation, while still hosting our wedding outside. Hattie hooked us up with Faddy's Donuts which were made and served on site. Everything went off without a hitch!
Hattie, Mary and the team at the Riverhouse were absolutely exceptional! Beginning a year ago when we started planning to the very end of our wedding was so smooth and handled as if they were only planning our wedding. They were incredibly acco...
mmodating and made the night the most special evening of our lives. We had special bridal attendants throughout the evening making sure we and our families were taken care of. We were able to have the ceremony and cocktail hour outside and the views were gorgeous. I love the Riverhouse and would recommend everyone get married there!! Dan and I wish we could do the night again!
My husband and I along with all of our friends and family can not rave enough about the Riverhouse! From first impressions to the very end of our wedding, everyone at the Riverhouse was there to make sure my day would be and was flawless. Hatti...
e was always available and flexible, which was so important as my husband and I lived over an hour away and both have hectic schedules. Working in the industry, I knew I had higher expectations, but the Riverhouse did not fail me at all! They worked with me and accommodated all my wants and needs. I knew I would have nothing to worry about working with this venue.
I also can't forget to mention the delicious food! My husband and I have been to enough weddings (being at the age were you go to 10/year) so we are use to the generic "wedding food". The Riverhouse had a fantastic variety of appetizers and entree selections. The food was beautifully plated and the flavor was right their with it! My guests are still talking about their meals at the wedding!! (Side Note: we choose Cakes by Donna for our wedding cake and I would also highly recommend her!!)
My wedding day was the best day of my and my husbands life. I woke up that morning not worry about anything because I knew everything would be taken care of. When I opened the doors to the Ballroom I was completely in shock over how beautiful the space was! One thing I also won't forget is our bridal attendant who was on point the entire day! Every time I would put my drink down and loose it another would appear right as I needed it! The Riverhouse took care of every little detail, especially the little things that crazy brides forget!
I would highly recommend the Riverhouse for your wedding if you are searching for a great location, with a beautiful outdoor area, fantastic food, and pleasant, accommodating staff to work with during your planning. I wouldn't change one thing about my day!! Big thanks to everyone at the Riverhouse to helped make my day so special!
The Riverhouse couldn't have been a more perfect venue for a wedding! We got married here on June 5, 2016 and we were completely blown away by the level of service, execution, and expertise the venue achieves. From the very beginning of the pla...
nning process all the way to the day of, the Riverhouse was a pleasure to work with and was always ready to make our special day perfect. Everyone was blown away by the food and drinks offered during our reception and we received so many compliments from our guests about our venue. If you have even a slight interest in looking at the Riverhouse to be your wedding venue, please go take a look. You will not be disappointed! Perfect atmosphere and location that offers way more than you could ever hope for!
As the parent of the beautiful bride, we were immensely impressed with the professional service and the dedicated staff in providing us a most memorable wedding. The wedding was a smashing success! The staff took care of and oversaw all of the ...
details involving the planning. The guests raved about the appetizers, the meal, and the overall setting. All we had to do is have fun, dance, and enjoy the moment!
The Riverhouse did such an amazing job! I highly recommendthem to any bride planning their dream wedding. Thank you to everyone at The Riverhouse for making our wedding truly magical. From planning to the day of, the staff at the Riverhouse was...
extremely friendly and professional. Thank you to Hattie and Kelley for helping with all of the details before the big day. Hattie especially handled the bulk of my questions. She went above and beyond to help me, she even calmed my nerves the week of the wedding. Thank you to Mary, Linda and Michelle for helping us on our special day, they helped make the wedding go smoothly. They made sure all my small details matched my vision of the wedding. Thank you to the rest of the staff for working so hard and treating our guests so well! Our guests were in awe of the friendliness of the staff, the gorgeous room and perfect location. The food was delicious by the way! Everyone raved about how the food was the best they have had at a wedding!
We were married just about a year ago and cannot praise the venue enough! Everything was perfect and we could not have asked for more. The food, the setting, the service (hattie and kelley were amazing). i would recommend this venue to ANYONE ...
and can't wait to return.
My husband and I got married this month and we couldn't be any happier with our choice of venue. We chose The Riverhouse for our reception and it was flawless. The food was great, it was extremely organized, and the venue itself is beautiful. O...
ur guests couldn't stop talking about the staff and how attentive and friendly they were. As the bride, I had a ton of questions during the planning process and Hattie was always available to speak to me through email or phone. I will singing The Riverhouse's praises to anyone and everyone who asks!!
The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station and their staff were beyond amazing and literally top notch! They think of every detail and are so attentive throughout the planning and execution phases! They helped make our wedding day perfect and flawl...
ess! Hattie and Kelley were amazing throughout the planning process, so attentive in answering questions and always being so accommodating and available! To Mary, the day before and day of our wedding who words can't begin to describe the attentiveness not only to detail but to us (bride and groom) as well as the entire bridal party and guests! We always felt like we were in the ABSOLUTE BEST hands! Not to mention our guests continue to rave about the food, beauty of the venue, and personality of the staff! If we could do it all over again, we would hands down pick the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station to be our venue again! We are thrilled and owe it to them for hosting our dream wedding!
Please do yourself a favor and make this your wedding ceremony and/or reception location! You will be so impressed and pleased with how each of the staff members take care of you and every detail that goes into your day. They were able to accom...
modate everything my husband and I wished for on our big day! It has been six months since we got married and I smile each time I look back on our wedding day and how smoothly it went thanks to the amazing help we had!
As the review states WOW the best ever!!!!!
Without a doubt this was the best place to have a wedding . this was our second wedding with our girls and Hattie , Kelly and Kelley could not have been more helpful in every aspect , even with all m...
y silly emails they were right there answering every question . I thank you very much to all of you for helping us with this wonderful time . We still talk about it my family still talks about it , the pictures came out amazing and I would recommend your venue to everyone and anyone. This was an amazing day and the whole process from start to finish went beyond flawless . You are all so professional and just great peeps. Truly so fun to work with and know. Our entire family was very impressed with how everything came out. We would not change one thing. Thank you ladies. And all the staff for all your catering to our family and friends. Thank you for giving us the most beautiful start to our lives together. Hope to see you soon, you never know with all our girls ha! Thanks again. Luanne & Robin
Choosing the Rivehouse to be our venue was possibly the easiest decision my husband and I made during our planning. Not only was the staff very helpful throughout the planning but they were also warm and inviting. I truly felt like they were fa...
mily. The day of my wedding was an absolute dream come true. I remained carefree the entire time and focused on the most important day of my life. I am so glad that they helped make my wedding picture perfect. I would highly recommend them!
The Riverhouse was the perfect wedding venue. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. It is beautiful and extremely well-appointed and well-kept. At another venue, the walls were dingy and in desperate need of painting. Not at the Riverhous...
e. Everything is gorgeous. Hattie and Kelley were amazing to work with leading up to the big day, always answering my questions promptly no matter how big or small they were. The food was amazing, our guests said it was the best wedding food ever. It is expensive, but worth it. You get a lot for your money- open bar, amazing entrees and appetizers, decadent wedding cake, a gorgeous facility and very helpful staff. We had the best wedding, and the Riverhouse played a key role in making it so great. Thank you!
I went to a wedding here in the Spring of 2013 and absolutely loved it. When I got engaged in 2014, I knew that was where I wanted my wedding. I could not of asked for more from the staff. They do everything to help keep you organized so you do...
n't go crazy with everything you have to do as a bride. The biggest thing for me, they allowed me to have my dog there for my big day. They understood that anyone who would have been able to take care of him that day would be at the wedding, so they set up one of their large downstairs bathrooms for him with a bed that I brought. And not only did some of the banquet staff visit him (and bring him steak!), but they were even going to allow him to be at the ceremony (he's a barker, so I know it wouldn't be a good idea lol). The venue itself is amazing, from the decor (having a winter wedding so close to Christmas is very beneficial as they keep it decorated with greenery and white lights) to the food. The staff is top notch with everything. I would recommend this venue to everyone.
The River house helped us have the wedding of our dreams. We absolutely loved working with them. They truly are experts, visionaries, and wonderful at what they do. The entire planning process was so easy, organized, and individualized. from th...
e moment we booked the venue and even after the wedding, the communication with the staff was great! They really make you feel like you are the only wedding in their books! The weekend of our wedding went on without a hitch! From the set-up, working with our other vendors went perfectly smoothly. our Guests RAVED about the food - one guest said “it was the best wedding food I’ve ever had!” - and we can’t disagree - from our signature drinks to the Delicious cocktail hour, and the huge dinners, everything was great! Thank you so much Hattie and Kelley- you two are amazing!!!!
We had THE most amazing experience at The Riverhouse for our June 2015 wedding! The view, grounds and interior are lovely, without question, but it was the warmth and dedication of the staff, plus the fact that they only host one event at a ti...
me, that convinced us that this was the location for us. We couldn’t have been happier with the planning process. Event planners Hattie & Kelley made everything easy, answered all of our questions promptly, and were beyond accommodating. Their suggestions re the menu were spot-on, and we can’t say enough about the food Chef prepared – our guests are *still* raving about it. I have actually had more than one person say that it was the first time they’ve attended a wedding at which they liked every single thing they ate!
On the day-of, Mary, the Banquet Manager, managed to be everywhere at once, keeping everything flowing seamlessly and keeping me calm and reassured. When she brought me down to see the room ahead of time, and I saw all the charming little touches that she and her staff thought to add – like driftwood & seashells around the stations, and a votive candle in front of each family photo on the foyer table – I couldn’t help but get misty-eyed. My husband and I really feel like the Riverhouse staff did all they could to give us the wedding of our dreams, and we're oh, so grateful!
An outstanding view, delicious food, and beautiful décor, the Riverhouse has all this and then some. Both Kelley Schwarm and Hattie were a pleasure to work with, putting in the time and effort helping us navigate through an often stressful exp...
erience. There unparalleled attention to detail coupled with the exquisite amenities offered by the facility make the Riverhouse our number one recommendation to all future newlyweds. Mary, our personal waitress, assured that all of our needs were taken care of and the wait staff as a whole proved professional, well-trained, and very efficient.
The Riverhouse has top notch staff. Hattie, our manager, was very helpful in assisting us with the layout of tables and the timeline for the reception. She was also very helpful in adjusting tables and people per tables as the RSVPs came in. ...
Mary, the dinner manager, was there to assist in any way at the reception. She greeted my husband and I when we arrived. There were food and drinks available to the bridal party in the bridal suite before our entrance to the ball room. The staff were efficient, and service was seamless. The food was excellent. The staff also helped us to load items in the car when we left. I can't say enough good things about Riverhouse. I highly recommend this venue.
We had our wedding at the Riverhouse this past August and every aspect was perfect! Planning was efficient and the event played our perfectly. Thank you for everything!
Our experience with the Riverhouse was nothing less than amazing. When we set out to find our reception venue, we were looking for a couple of things: great food, great service, and that inexplicable "feeling" you get from THE venue. We found a...
ll 3 at The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station.
Being self-proclaimed "foodies," we were searching for food that would impress our food-loving family and friends. All of the food at our reception from cocktail hour to dessert was very pleasing and we received lots of compliments from guests. Rave reviews for the raw bar!
Hattie provided service that was next to none as we planned our reception. Her professionalism and warmth made the whole process enjoyable and stress-free. We really trusted her and the whole staff to handle this large financial commitment. The process was very streamlined and organized. We still keep in touch with Hattie and to this day remain thankful for all she has done for us. Our day-of attendants were absolutely wonderful as well!
In terms of that special "feeling..." all I can say is that many guests have separately told us that they felt our reception was out of a fairytale. Everyone felt like an honored guest, not just myself and my husband. It was truly a magical night that and a five-star experience.
We had our wedding at the Riverhouse in June, and it was everything we could have hoped for! From the attentive staff to the amazing food- they know how to execute these events, and they do it very well! Our guest are still raving about the ven...
ue, the food, and the view! Hattie and Mary were absolutely amazing with all the planning from the day we book until the day of the wedding! I am not a great "planner" but they kept me on track so I wouldn't be stressed on the wedding day. The venue itself is beautiful any time of year! We were lucky enough to have a beautiful day so our guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the deck overlooking the river. I truly cannot say enough good things about the Riverhouse, and I can tell you if you book with them you definitely will not regret it!
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