An Elegant Affair on the Farmington River
CT, MA, NY
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (14X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Situated on the banks of the Farmington River in Simsbury, CT, Riverview is a glamorous venue for weddings and other special events. This setting seamlessly blends the picturesque beauty of rural Connecticut with timeless elegance. You can work closely with the dedicated staff to ensure your vision for your big day becomes a reality.
From the moment you enter Riverview, you will be ‘wowed’ by the attention to detail put into the property. Floor-to-ceiling windows, cathedral ceilings, and crystal chandeliers will leave your guests in awe. The two grand ballrooms are spacious and feature gleaming granite floors ideal for dancing. You can say ‘I do’ in the fresh air on one of the romantic covered patios, which will be fully private. Before the ceremony, you can get ready in one of the luxurious on-site suites. The carefully manicured grounds and charming gazebo provide an eye-catching backdrop for your wedding photos.
Riverview is known for their professional team, who dedicate themselves to exceptional customer service. The event planners can be there every step of the way to ensure your big day runs smoothly. Talented chefs can design a mouthwatering and indulgent menu that your family and friends will remember long after the celebration is over. You can have your meal served plated or as a gourmet buffet. The friendly bar staff can serve premium beer, liquor, and wine throughout the festivities. On-site pastry chefs can prepare a tiered wedding cake for your occasion. Table linens, napkins, and centerpieces can be provided to help bring your theme to life. Riverview would love to be the backdrop for your special day.
18+ years in business
Speaks Bosnian, English, Spanish
Large team (21+ members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Garden
Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0268 reviews
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The Riverview is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, beautiful grounds, and attentive staff. Coordinators like Maureen and Chelsea are highlighted for their professionalism and clear communication throughout the planning process. Reviewers commend the friendly and helpful bridal attendants, efficient coordination, delicious food, and seamless execution of events. The venue's scenic outdoor views provide a picturesque backdrop for weddings, and guests appreciate the attention to detail and personalized service. Overall, The Riverview comes highly recommended for creating the wedding of one's dreams.Review photos
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Michelle D
Highlighted review.
5.0
5/07/2025
Our experience with The Riverview was incredible from start to finish. The process of booking included a detailed tour of the venue and a thorough review of the terms and condition...
s at a meeting to sign the contract, leaving us confident that we fully understood what we were agreeing to. Our tasting event was a wonderful chance to see the team in action and make some decisions about our own menu based on what we did and didn’t like. We worked with Kayla and Meghan as our coordinators, both of whom were a pleasure to work with and extremely responsive throughout the planning process. We were able to take advantage of their expertise based on experiences with past weddings but still had the flexibility to customize the details of the day so that it didn’t feel like a “cookie-cutter” event. And the physical space is truly beautiful!
Our planning experience was wonderful, but the experience with the venue and team on the day of our wedding was exceptional. Meghan’s positive but firm leadership kept things moving smoothly and between her and our attendants, Cam and Felicia, every detail was attended to! They were prepared for everything, even wardrobe malfunctions, makeup mishaps, and last-minute requests. We did quite a bit of DIY planning and customizing, but on the day of, we did not need to lift a finger! We were especially impressed the the special attention paid to our priorities. My husband and I were excited about our menu and prioritized food during our planning meetings. At our wedding, the venue made sure we had plenty of opportunity to eat, but the excitement of the day took away our appetite. The Riverview team packed up all of the food we couldn’t eat and sent us home with our leftovers (plus some!) so that we still got to enjoy our meal!
Another item worth noting is that although two weddings took place that night, we never would have known it! We could not hear the other wedding in our ballroom and never encountered the other group during the entire time we were on site!
In short, planning our wedding at The Riverview was an amazing experience, and the wedding day itself was even better! I’d encourage anyone to book!
Emily K
5.0
12/09/2025
We had our wedding at The Riverview on November 9th, 2025 and it was the best decision we ever made! It took us one tour with Maureen to know that this was the venue for us. It is ...
stunning inside and out. The grounds are beautiful, even in late fall/early winter. There was another wedding the same day in the other ballroom and you never would've known. Our coordinator Meghan was attentive, friendly, and patient. She went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly day of. My bridal attendants were the sweetest people ever, and were right behind me every step of the way, fixing my train, my veil, making sure I had something to drink and eat. At the end of the night every single decoration was packed away without us even noticing, wrapped and labeled neatly and packed into our cars.
We are so grateful to Meghan and the team at The Riverview.
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Steven K
5.0
11/15/2025
My wife and I were married here in October and it was incredible! Going back to when we first toured the venue, we worked with Maureen and were so impressed by the venue, the packa...
ges, and the services offered. My wife and I had toured two other venues and choosing Riverview was the easiest decision we made in our wedding planning. Our coordinator for our wedding was Chelsea, and she was excellent! She communicated regularly and clearly, and provided great answers and advice when we had questions. Come wedding day, Chelsea’s team, including Chelsea, our assistant coordinator Felicia, and both bridal attendants Cam and Tara, worked together seamlessly to ensure our day was perfect. Chelsea ran two quick rehearsals for the ceremony and that’s all it took! She gave clear instructions and recommendations and when it was time for the real thing, it was perfect! The whole team made sure we stuck to our schedule, rounded up all the guests we needed for photos, made sure we had some time to ourselves to take in the gravity of the day, and also made sure we ate! The team maintained the perfect distance; close enough to rapidly get involved should they need to, but without making us feel crowded. Another service offered was the option to load our vehicle at the end of the night with our decorations and I cannot stress enough how great this was. We were able to stay out on the dance floor ALL the way until the end of the reception while the staff loaded the car for us to pick up the following morning. This way, we got to spend as much time with all our guests without worrying about coordinating a clean up crew, and figuring out who is going home with what. Our guests continue to tell us how much they loved the food and how beautiful and clean the venue was (we thoroughly agree). I wholeheartedly recommend the Riverview, Maureen, Chelsea, and her team to put together the wedding of your dreams. Thanks again to Riverview and the whole team for our perfect wedding!
Kristen W
5.0
10/20/2025
We cannot say enough wonderful things about the Riverview! The staff went above and beyond throughout the entire planning process. Kayla was absolutely wonderful— professional, org...
anized, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. They were always quick to respond, full of helpful suggestions, and made everything feel effortless.
On the day of the wedding, everything ran smoothly and on time. From the ceremony to the cocktail hour to the reception, the flow was seamless. The food was exceptional, the service was top-notch, and the entire experience was everything we dreamed of and more!
Sara R
5.0
10/08/2025
The Riverview staff absolutely went above and beyond for our wedding day. Kayla and the bridal attendants made sure everything went off without a hitch and provided us with so much...
support and help through the day.
The catering on site was a huge help as well!
Diah M
5.0
10/07/2025
Our wedding reception at the Riverview was amazing. Our guests haven’t stopped raving about how well the food came out and how the delicious was the cake. Top notch on the Venitian...
table desserts. Our coordinator, Kayla, had been so helpful in planning our flooring and creating the timeline of the wedding. She was very easy to collaborate with other vendors, specially our decorator. We couldn’t be happier to trust you guys for our big day. Their outdoor scenic view is beautiful enough for photos of your wedding .
Julia W
5.0
9/24/2025
Our experience with the Riverview was absolutely amazing. First of all, it is a beautiful venue. But that is overshadowed by the amazing staff. From start to finish, everyone we wo...
rked with was incredible. Throughout the whole day of the wedding, the staff was there for us, whatever we needed. They even moved a table in the middle of dinner because my husband's 95-year-old grandmother felt like she was too close to the music. Shoutout to our bridal attendants, without whom my hair would have fallen apart before I even walked down the aisle. We cannot thank all of the staff enough!
Alexa D
5.0
9/16/2025
We had an exceptional experience with The Riverview for our wedding! From start to finish, their communication was outstanding—prompt, clear, and always friendly, making the planni...
ng process incredibly smooth. The entire team was professional, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. They coordinated seamlessly with our other vendors, which took so much stress off our shoulders. We also appreciated their complete transparency about costs—no surprises, just straightforward pricing that helped us stay on budget. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue to make our day unforgettable. Highly recommend!
Ben T
5.0
9/13/2025
The Riverview was outstanding to work with. Chelsea and her staff were helpful, kind, professional and went out of their way to give us the best day possible. The food, drinks, eve...
rything was amazing. Could not recommend enough.
Briana N
5.0
8/23/2025
The Riverview was everything we could’ve imagined for our wedding day. Starting with our initial meeting with Maureen, we were immediately sold on the venue. Kayla was the perfect ...
coordinator and helped bring our vision to life. The entire staff including the bridal assistants, bartenders and everyone else involved were so attentive, kind and helped the day go by seemlessly.
We put our full trust in the Riverview and they completely delivered!
Victoria R
5.0
8/01/2025
We can’t say enough good things about our experience with The Riverview. Between our coordinator and our day of bridal attendants, we had peace of mind all day long that everything...
was going smoothly. It’s been three weeks since our big day and our guests are still raving about it—atmosphere, staff, and the food was amazing!! I’d choose the Riverview over and over again!
Crystal G
5.0
7/28/2025
Most beautiful venue. Only complaint is that tip is not included in the pricing. Great food!
Amanda H
5.0
6/13/2025
The Riverview location, staff and environment was the best decision we could have made for our wedding. From the second we stepped into the lobby on our first visit. To entering th...
e day before for the rehearsal Meghan, Kayla, and staff were kind and helpful the entire time! The Riverview stole our hearts as the first venue we looked at and after only looking at one other place we knew we were already set. Having two attendants and the coordinator the day of the wedding made us feel like we were taken care of, and not looking or asking for anything the whole night. Our guests are continuing to rave about the food, views, and attentiveness of the staff still. We cannot thank the Riverview enough!
Danielle D
5.0
6/02/2025
Incredible venue, bar, food, and staff, the total package while being pretty reasonable in price. They did a great job of taking care of taking care of us day of, and the staff wer...
e so fun we had to call them in to the final singalong of Piano man.
Christopher H
5.0
4/18/2025
Everything was beautiful. Communication was easy. They made sure our day was perfect
Katherine A
5.0
2/09/2025
We had a great experience at the Riverview. Chelsea, Maureen and the staff were professional, had timely communication and made sure our day was so special!!
Valerie B
5.0
1/20/2025
I had pictured a rustic barn and farmhouse style wedding however, none of the venues of this type were screaming out to me or my husband. We heard about The Riverview and booked an...
appointment for a tour, I was skeptical because I had never visioned a ballroom style venue. Once upon arrival, we were immediately greeted by the receptionist with champagne and was given a very thorough tour of the venue. We sat down with the venue’s manager and was given samples of desserts while we listened to the details on packages, menu options, and add-ons. We decided to revisit the venue another time, this time with our 3 children in tow, and was given another tour. After the tour was over we were brought into an office for a second time hear all the options but they not only had desserts for us again, but snacks, water and coloring pages for our children. Everyone we spoke to during those visits were happy, energetic and seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs working there. Fast forward to the 400-something days of planning, I was even more blown away with the communication and how clearly laid out everything was from the way payment plans were due, to when you would be scheduled for your tasting to the final meetings to finalize the last-minute details. We worked directly with Chelsea and I cannot put into the exact words to explain just how AMAZING she is! Not only did she keep in contact with speedy responses via email but she also helped me with odd requests like measuring how long the aisle was. She never seemed annoyed or frustrated with my constant contact and instead just seemed eager to help make this day an unforgettable one. Fast forward one more time to the actual day of the wedding and continued to be blown away. Not only did EVERYTHING go smoothly, just as planned, the staff that works at The Riverview is top-notch! The bartenders were so attentive, kind and one even reached over the bar to block me from hitting my head on the side of the bar when I bent down to fix my heels. The bridal attendants literally would give you their hand for you to eat over so that you didn’t get food on your dress. We enjoyed this venue and cannot explain how perfect of a match it was! Not only are the employees that work there amazing, the venue itself is spacious, the food is tasty, and the building itself is beautiful. We enjoyed the spacious outdoor ceremony and land to take pictures outside! My husband and I keep saying that we hope to visit again at another person’s wedding! We got married in November of 2024 and it was the most perfect day, thank you to The Riverview!
Abby G
5.0
11/17/2024
The Riverview took care of our every need. Kayla was so great to work with she was great with communication and always had the answers to our questions. Our day went perfectly than...
ks to the amazing staff at the Riverview. Our guests loved the service, food, cake, and Italian cookies. The cookies especially were such a hit! I would choose the Riverview as our venue a million times over!
Tiahna M
5.0
11/09/2024
My husband and I got married at the Riverview at the end of August. For a summer day it was very comfortable under the tent and during pictures. The minute my husband and I finishe...
d our venue tour we knew Riverview was where we wanted to get married. From the start we felt welcomed there and knew they would take care of our wedding. Meghan was our tour guide and she is super knowledgeable and friendly! Our coordinator Chelsea was outstanding through the whole process! She was always available for any questions that came along during planning. Assistant Evelyn, attendants Sophia, Derrick were all great during the wedding night as well. The wedding was truly just flawless! We had guests with allergies and great care and consideration were taken for them. We received many compliments from guests regarding how beautiful the venue is and how great the dinner was. Guests loved the short rib entree and the ice cream sundae bar! As the bride, I didn’t have to do a thing at the end of the night. They took care of all the cleaning and packing up everything. Working with the Riverview was a great decision!
Shay Y
5.0
9/06/2024
Absolutely phenomenal experience! I will forever be grateful to the Riverview for my dream wedding. Communication was top tier from the get go. Kayla was my event coordinator and w...
as AMAZING!! She was responsive and so helpful at all hours. The venue itself is beautiful. The staff know how to run a smooth operation. Catering is included on sight. Prices are absolutely reasonable. I loved it here! 10/10 recommend
Paige J
5.0
8/31/2024
The Riverview exceeded all of our expectations. While the venue is absolutely beautiful and the food is tasty, the service is what truly blew me away. We felt like royalty on our w...
edding day, and our guests raved about the staff as well. Our coordinator, Chelsea, was a dream to work with. We first met with Megan 6 months away from our wedding date and we specifically requested for her to be our assistant coordinator since we were so impressed with her. They were both responsive, informative and caring during the planning process. On the day of, they were at the ready with shout wipes, hand sanitizer and safety pins for our mini emergencies. We felt at ease knowing we were in great hands! I highly recommend working with The Riverview.
Cristina C
5.0
8/20/2024
The Riverview exceeded all of our expectations! From the moment we met with the staff, we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding. Our coordinator, Chelsea, answered all of o...
ur questions along the way and made sure that every little detail was exactly what we wanted. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue is. The guests also really enjoyed all the food, including the hanger steak, pan seared salmon, bruschetta chicken, and ratatouille. The cake was also delicious! We highly recommend The Riverview!!
Beatrice A
5.0
7/23/2024
The Riverview staff were absolutely incredible! From the moment we booked our tour to the last seconds of our wedding day, they provided quality service and made you feel like roya...
lty. Upon our tour we were greeted with mimosas and and had the chance to taste several cake treats! Maureen did a fabulous job explaining the wedding packages. Everything was so transparent. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Chelsea was our event coordinator along with bridal assistants, Morgan and Derek. I was able to email Chelsea as often as I needed to plan the details of my day. They did not miss a single detail, making it easy to enjoy your special day. Morgan and Derek were there every step of the day, holding my train, making sure I always had a drink in my hand, and making sure I ate everything I wanted.
The Riverview itself was so, so beautiful! The outdoor ceremony under the tent was truly breathtaking overlooking the river. The reception is so beautiful with the chandeliers, you barely meed to add anything, just your personal touches.
I highly recommend the Riverview for your wedding!
Kaitlyn Q
5.0
6/02/2024
Amazing experience at the Riverview! Even on the rainy day it was perfect. The beautiful ballroom was the best backdrop for our photos. The staff made sure it was a great day. Our ...
coordinator Kayla and assistance coordinator Evelyn were on top of it all. Our bartenders were the best especially Nicki she was remembering everyone's drink orders. The cocktail hour food had everyone raving on how yummy it was. The beef short rib was also a crowd pleaser. Our cake, gelato, and breakfast exit station was also a huge hit.
Maria F
5.0
4/24/2024
Everyone was top notch. Chelsea our wedding planner was over the top with her communication, advise, etc. Helped make the day that much better!! The venue itself was beautiful a...
nd sooo worth more than we paid.....
Iman S
5.0
4/21/2024
My husband and I loved the Riverview from our first tour. They were extremely accommodating with any requests. Our coordinator answered my questions extremely timely throughout the...
process.
On the day of our wedding, they were fantastic as well. Chelsea (our coordinator), the bridal attendants, and the waitstaff were fantastic. They were always checking in with us to ensure all was going smoothly, which we were really appreciative of.
Chelsea and Morgan (one of the bridal attendants) were incredible. Morgan helped me with my dress as we were taking pictures, she helped bustle my dress, and was always checking in with me to see if I needed anything. It was so comforting!
Alicia (our bartender) was also incredible! My guests and bridal party were raving about how sweet and funny she was. We really appreciated her
I would absolutely recommend hosting your wedding or event at the Riverview. They take A LOT of stress out of the event and make sure everything runs smoothly. Thank you Chelsea, Morgan, Alicia, and the rest of the team!!!!
Anastasia D
4.0
3/17/2024
My coordinator Kayla was very responsive via email for the hundreds of questions I had! Literally everything was done for me the day of the wedding by my coordinator, bridal attend...
ants, and staff. The only complaint my guests had was the noise throughout the entire ceremony of staff moving plates, silverware, filling glasses with water, and even dropping some of these items behind the curtain. I understand they have to get the tables ready for the reception, but it was distracting and made it hard for some guests to hear the ceremony speeches. Some guests also complained their filet was very overcooked. I personally did not notice either of these but just wanted to throw my guests POV out there as well to fix for future weddings!
Sara F
5.0
12/31/2023
Hiring the Riverview in Simsbury, CT was the BEST decision we made in preparation for our big day! Kayla, our wedding coordinator, was communicative and was sure to answer any ques...
tion that arose. We were given great recommendations for other vendors as well. Then, on the night of the event, the staff handled everything with such professionalism and expertise! Everyone at the Riverview was courteous, attentive, and reliable! They asked us if we needed anything, packed up food, kept our gifts safe, and made sure that we were happy! We truly felt that we were in the best of hands. The Riverview provides the ultimate wedding experience and we would highly recommend this venue!
Dana P
5.0
12/16/2023
From the first time we walked into the Riverview, it was THE place where everything went right. The months of planning leading up to our wedding, when we had meetings or emails wit...
h Kayla and Meghan at the Riverview, it was always pleasant and easy - they were wonderful to work with. Even though the precedent of high quality and extremely pleasant interactions was set, I couldn't have predicted that it could get better. Kayla and Meghan led the way and our personal bridal attendants, Damani and Stephon were like mindreaders, on top of every possible need or want we had and there to provide for us before we even knew what we needed. Everything from hot tea on a cold day to sewing my maid of honor into her dress because of a stuck zipper. Aside from the venue being absolutely beautiful, the food being amazing and delicious and and the price actually being much better than I thought it would be for a wedding of 125, the staff were amazing and went above and beyond for us in every possible way. You will be SO happy you chose this place. I would do it again a million times with them in our corner!
Christina D
5.0
11/11/2023
The Riverview was amazing! My husband and I had our wedding there on 10/21/23 and we couldn't have asked for a better venue. Our coordinator Kayla was super helpful with answering ...
any questions that we had and always got back to us in a timely manner. The day of our wedding, Kayla and our assistant coordinator Meghan ensured everything went smoothly. Our two bridal attendants, Stephon and Mackenzie, were wonderful!!! They were both so kind and always made sure my husband and I had something to drink or to eat. Special shoutout to Mackenzie for carrying the train of my dress in the pouring rain and for making it look easy to bustle my dress! All of the Riverview staff did a fantastic job with setting up our decorations for all of the dining tables, the memory table, guest book table, and place card table. Everything was packed up for us at the end of the night and it was really nice to be able to just put everything in our car afterwards. The food at the Riverview was absolutely delicious!!! From the hors d'oeuvres to the 3 course lunch to the dessert, everything tasted so good! We also got the add-on Viennese table for dessert, which all of our guests loved. The Riverview was incredibly accommodating towards food allergies that our guests had and put out labels at the Viennese table of any potential allergens in the desserts. It was a perfect day and we cannot thank the Riverview enough for making it possible!
Jody L
5.0
11/06/2023
The Riverview was great to work with. Leading up to the wedding (06/04/2023) we had no problems contacting our coordinator Adam and he was able to answer any questions we had. The ...
rehearsal ended up on a Thursday night for our Sunday wedding, but we were able to drop off most of the decor items and go over the ceremony plans. We had DIYed centerpieces and ceremony decor and they were able to put it all out for us day of (pre-assembled) and helped put everything in our car the night of the wedding. We also had 2 bridal assistants that checked on us throughout the night, making sure we had food and drinks and helping bustle my dress and get tissues when I cried happy tears. Overall, the venue was beautiful, and we were glad we could have the ceremony outside but protect our guests from too much sun, or any possible rain. Other venues having poor back up plans for rain is a big reason we did not select some of the others we looked at. The Riverview helped to make sure things when exactly how we wanted through the night, and we were happy with how everything turned out.
Ashley D
5.0
10/24/2023
Having our wedding at The Riverview was fantastic! We are so glad we chose them to host our big day! The staff was very experienced and attentive to details, often prompting us t...
o think about things we hadn’t before. Kayla was our coordinator and very on top of things. The food was great, and a beautiful location for pictures. With the tent outside weather was never a concern for us, and the day turned out wonderful! We would highly recommend The Riverview to anyone!
Jackie B
5.0
9/23/2023
The moment we visited The Riverview we knew it was perfect for our wedding. All inclusive, outdoor ceremony space (with coverage in case of rain), beautiful landscape with Farmingt...
on River backdrop, easy parking situation with separate entrance to ceremony space that avoids stairs if needed. They really thought of it all here. The ballroom is gorgeous, huge chandeliers and windows with uplighting. It’s a dream! The food is amazing!! (And I’m not just saying that, our guests were so impressed). Our bartenders were friendly and fast!! Our guests said they never had to wait in line. The bridal suite is the perfect getaway and was kept up with champagne, water and food! Kayla was our coordinator and she checked in on us throughout the whole day and during the whole process. She handled any small hiccups we had with urgency and ease. If you’re looking for a venue that will ensure you’re in good hands, this is it!! Thank you!
Lisa A
5.0
9/12/2023
100000/10 stars!! My husband and I had our wedding here on 8/20/23 and it was an incredible, magical day. The ceremony and reception spaces are so beautiful, which is what drew us ...
here in the first place. Guests were very happy with the food, desserts, drinks etc. We’re still getting compliments from family and friends on how great the wedding was! Kayla was our event coordinator, she is so sweet and helpful, did an amazing job running the event and making sure things went smoothly, we can’t thank her enough. Also, Stefan (hope I’m spelling that right!) was my bridal attendant, he was so great, kept me calm when I was getting nervous, brought drinks to me and hubs throughout the night, he is definitely the kind of person you want helping you out! We were so impressed with everything that Riverview did for us, the staff are amazing, they help you take care of so many things…book your wedding here, you’ll be so happy you did!!
Nicole S
5.0
8/16/2023
There’s simply not enough words to express how amazing the Riverview truly is, Adam helped us every step of the way they support you in everything to truly make your day perfect. S...
O many family members expressed to me that this was the best wedding food they have ever had at a wedding and the nicest venue they have ever seen. It was truly perfect, they are there to support you all day in anything you need they kept everything running smoothly and perfectly, our bridal attendants were amazing, the cake was phenomenal we even got our cookie favors done by the Riverview and I had several people reach out and ask where we got the cookies because they wanted more! It was just everything I ever dreamed for my wedding and it’s thanks in large part to the Riverview and all the fantastic people who work there.
Mikayla P
5.0
7/11/2023
Our wedding at The Riverview was an absolute dream! We simply could not have asked for a more perfect venue or location for our wedding reception. Riverview was the first venue we ...
toured, and we had a remarkable experience meeting with Maureen and discussing the wedding of our dreams. We left there with two other local venues to tour, and made our way back to Riverview. The other venues simply could not compare or compete with what Riverview had to offer and the beautiful venue! We knew instantly that we were in good hands.
Our wedding-coordinator, Kayla, was simply amazing. She was so attentive to detail and very responsive. She is so personable and friendly, and made it a true pleasure and joy to plan our wedding details with her. She made it such a seamless and smooth process, and everything happened so perfectly the day of our reception thanks to Kayla and the bridal team. Our two bridal attendants were very sweet and friendly, and always made sure that we had a drink in our hands and ate every food item that was served.
The food was top notch and simply exceptional. We loved how our bridal attendants and Kayla stopped us at every point in the night when a new meal was served to ensure that we sat down and ate. If it weren't for them, we wouldn't have eaten the entire evening as we were having so much fun. Our guests raved, and continue to rave, about how exceptional the food was.
Our review could go on and on describing simply how amazing, wonderful and incredible the entire team is at Riverview, and the top notch venue for a dream of a wedding. We couldn't be happier with our choice. Every detail and aspect that Riverview had to offer exceeded our expectations, which resulted in the wedding of our dreams and a perfect wedding day. We keep reliving the evening in our minds and are forever grateful for Riverview. Thank you, Riverview, Maureen and Kayla for making our wedding day truly amazing, special and unforgettable. We highly recommend The Riverview for your wedding venue needs!
Arielle D
5.0
6/23/2023
Above and beyond. There’s so much to say and I can’t tell it all. We planned our wedding in 3 months! First, was our site tour. Being an hour away with a tight schedule Meghan acco...
mmodated us and stayed late just so we could do the site tour. Meghan was such a delight, full of energy and enthusiasm that I wanted to work there. The space was gorgeous. We loved the huge windows and high ceilings. It was so elegant we didn’t have to decorate. The ceremony space was ideal with a beautiful tent. The bar and outside bistro setting was icing on the cake. We booked the following week.
Then we got a letter and email from Adam introducing himself and scheduled our menu meeting (which was a week after the tasting event). When we got to the tasting event, we were not on the list. But Maureen and the staff barely batted an eye and escorted us to a table and away we went. The food was incredibly delicious. We don’t go out to dinner often because I cook and cook well. The appetizers and main dishes were amazing. I still think about the mashed potatoes with the filet mignon. The staff was on top of everything and it was the tasting!
We left with our cupcakes and frosting/fillings to try at home. To my dismay there was no red velvet cupcake which is what I knew was going to be our cake. We tried the others. I emailed Adam and explained what happened. He talked with their pastry chef. When we showed up for our meeting a week later, there were two red velvet cupcakes on the desk made especially for us that day! They were so fluffy and delicious. I even gave feedback on the cream cheese filling and on the day of, the filling was exactly what I wanted. My bridesmaid still raves about the cake, she had two slices.
Throughout the planning Adam was patient and always responsive. I emailed him a lot.
The day of our drop off we were 5 hours late. I was a mess. I called ahead to let them know. They were so supportive and encouraging. When we finally arrived, at the beginning of another event, they were so accommodating and we went through everything for the next day. While doing so, Adam popped in to see us and make sure we were ok and assured us everything was going to work out and be great.
The day of was just perfect. We had 167 people. We got so many compliments about the beauty of the venue inside and out, the food, the bar, the staff. My FIL was amazed with Adam, who seemed to have cloned himself because he was just everywhere. Our attendants Sarah and Will were wonderful. The staff even rearranged our picture frame favors/escort cards at my request as I stood waiting to walk out to the ceremony.
Adam and the team at The Riverview took care of everything, we could not have asked for anything more.
Allen N
5.0
5/31/2023
Our wedding at The Riverview was an absolute dream come true. From the moment we booked the venue, we knew we were in good hands. Adam, our day-of coordinator, was exceptional. He ...
was always there to lend a helping hand, and his responsiveness was truly impressive.
Not only was the venue visually stunning, but the food was also exceptional. The culinary team went above and beyond to create a fantastic menu that left our guests raving. Our special little request for "fried pickles" was top-notch!
One of the standout moments was when we had to make a quick change in plans due to unexpected weather. The staff at The Riverview handled it seamlessly, accommodating our needs without any issues. Their flexibility and willingness to make our day perfect, despite the circumstances, were truly appreciated.
We couldn't be happier with our choice of venue. Every aspect, from the attentive staff to the beautiful setting, exceeded our expectations. Our wedding day was flawless, and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you, The Riverview and Adam, for making our wedding day an unforgettable experience!
Cecilia C
5.0
5/30/2023
The Riverview exceeded our expectations. I can not say enough about the excellent service received by this venue. Since the first time we met with Maureen to the preparation for th...
e wedding with our coordinator Kayla, our experience has been outstanding. Thank you, Kayla, for your professionalism and patience and for making our day the best.
Sara W
5.0
5/24/2023
We were married at the Riverview at the end of March. I looked at 15 venues (a lot I know) and Riverview was number 15. From the moment I stepped in , every person in the team made...
me feel like I was just as important as every bride that walked in. Working with Maureen and Adam was fantastic. They weren't pushy and offered so much in their packages, it was really decided before I ever left my first meeting. The venue is not only stunning, but the attention to detail they had was incomparable. Once the big day got here, I was a bundle of nerves and the attentiveness of Adam and his team was unheard of. I felt ever moment I needed anything, someone was there. From set up, ceremony to the end of the reception not a single decoration was missed or forgotten which is almost unheard of. Even at breakdown, we were never rushed. My week leading of the wedding at Riverview was unforgettable and perfect. Their contribution to the joy my husband and I felt that weekend was partly attributed to their superior service. Thank you for the memories and making our day everything we had hoped and more!
anonymous u
5.0
5/13/2023
The Riverview is seriously the best ever! From the moment we started communicating with them, they were so helpful with everything. No matter how many questions I had for Adam, he ...
got back to my quickly and helped so much along the way. We live out of state, which isn't easy when planning a wedding, but everyone always made sure we had the answers we needed. Their recommendations for vendors were also amazing. And the day of the wedding was PERFECT! They made sure everything was set up and looked great, even the items we brought for decorations. Our bridal party and guests were so well taken care of. We still have guests who talk to us about how tasty the food was! I could go on and on. The Riverview is truly incredible!
Mary S
5.0
5/05/2023
The Riverview is an amazing venue! Adam, Maureen, and the entire team were helpful from start to finish. They coordinated with our other vendors, took care of so many details behin...
d the scenes, and made sure everything ran smoothly the day of. I would highly recommend the Riverview!
Kaitlyn A
5.0
4/03/2023
The day we walked into The Riverview, we knew this is where we wanted to get married. This venue is absolutely gorgeous and exceeded all expectations. We got married on 3/11 and ha...
d the most perfect day. Kayla and her team were phenomenal. They were all so helpful and attentive the entire day. The staff had our signature drinks waiting for us after we said "I do" and continued to make sure we had everything we needed the entire night! Huge thank you to everyone who helped make our day perfect!! The entire staff at The Riverview deserves to be acknowledged as well. I would highly recommend having your wedding here!!
Devonne P
5.0
3/03/2023
From the moment we walked into the Riverview we knew it was where we wanted to have our wedding – the venue is beautiful! After speaking with Maureen, we were sold. Everyone we wor...
ked with was EXCEPTIONAL! Kayla, our coordinator, was fantastic! She was so organized, responded to our questions so quickly, and went above and beyond to accommodate our special requests! My husband and I did not have to worry about anything on our wedding day, Kayla made sure everything went perfectly and according to plan. All we did was show up and enjoy our day. The food & drinks were absolutely delicious – our guests are still talking about them! Every part of our day was perfect! We couldn’t be happier with our choice to go with the Riverview for our wedding!
Jennifer D
5.0
2/06/2023
Kayla and the whole team there made our day seamless. Any hiccup that may have happened went unnoticed by the whole bridal party and guests. The space was stunning alone so that ma...
de for a picture-perfect day!!
Melissa S
5.0
1/21/2023
My husband Carlos & I enjoyed the wedding of our dreams back on December 3rd, 2022. Between the wedding, honeymoon, holidays, catching Covid— the last month has been extremely busy...
and a HUGE thanks is owned to Maureen, Chelsea, Kayla and their entire team. Maureen was amazing to work from the beginning. She actually gave us two complete tours of the venue because once we went to visit with a friend and then wanted to show my parents before we made a venue commitment. Her patience was amazing and it was very clear in her sense of being that she enjoys what she does. Talking to and visiting other venues I felt like there was a sense of closing a sale, and this or that was how things are done. It was very different at the Riverview. Maureen made me feel at home and made me feel comfortable with all decision making from the very beginning. With Kayla, our day of coordinator, on her honeymoon a few weeks before our wedding, I also had the opportunity of working with Chelsea. Both women were beyond helpful and always easing any concerns I had. Chelsea kept me calm through so many emails when I had a few guest changes in the final weeks, and always made me feel my day would go perfectly. There are not enough good things I can say about the Riverview. Somehow I missed the entire espresso/cordials service we added onto our package as I danced the night away, chatted with guests and took pictures. Seeing how much fun our guests were having on the dance floor and picking up their Venetian table desserts and espresso in our wedding video, made it very clear a great time was had by all! The food was amazing, not one complaint from guests. My only complaint… I wish the night was longer! It was a very long day from hair/makeup in the wee hours to a church service and finally the reception… but I wish the party could have lasted even longer! I was sad to see the night end but truly had the time of my life and the day of my dreams. I cannot thank the staff at The Riverview enough. There are not enough Thank Yous or words to express how much I loved my wedding day and everything The Riverview did to bring my day to life!
Another note, the space and layout at the Riverview was perfect. As we planned through the continued pandemic we wanted our guests to feel like they had enough space, and the entire space was perfect!
A final note— in the planning process I learned it was our DJ’s birthday on our wedding. At some point I mentioned I wanted to wish him a happy birthday and possibly have a cupcake for him. I sort of forgot to mention again in the days before the wedding and that night that I wanted to do this. But the staff didn’t forget and a cupcake came out for our DJ and we all sang just after my husband and I cut the cake. It was perfect!! Just an example of how all the details I wanted were brought to life. I can honestly say, from organizing the escort card table to the memorial table and the pile of framed pictures I wanted displayed— the Riverview staff took all of the details I wanted and made them appear even better than I visioned. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I will always highly recommend The Riverview.
Sarah P
5.0
1/08/2023
Having our wedding at The Riverview was nothing short of magical. As soon as we spoke to Maureen we were sold on booking this as our venue, and it was the best decision we could ha...
ve made. It was the perfect October wedding space inside and out. The foliage for our on-site ceremony could have been out of a magazine. The ballroom with its floor to ceiling windows is so romantic. The staff is EXCEPTIONAL! Kayla our coordinator was extremely organized, had answers to every question we had, made sure our special day went seamlessly, and she always checked in to make sure we were having fun! And I can't say enough about the food and drinks, OMG! Our guests are still raving to us about everything from the cocktail hour to the cake and the spectacular dessert table. There was not one thing served that wasn't amazing. The Riverview was just so phenomenal and will always have a special place in our hearts. We can't recommend it enough!
Kate D
5.0
11/28/2022
We got married last night at The Riverview, and everything was perfect. From the day we visited, Maureen was a delight. The venue is beautiful and stands on its own, but Maureen se...
aled the deal-- she was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and friendly. Throughout the planning process, she was communicative and helpful. As we got closer to our wedding date, Kayla was our coordinator. She was great! Organized, responsive, willing to answer a billion questions. When Kayla went on her honeymoon, Chelsea took over, and was equally as amazing. She guided me through last-minute questions and concerns, and was a positive and calming presence on the day-of. The staff set up all our decor exactly as we imagined. The bridal attendants were phenomenal and attentive. The bartenders were fantastic. Our guests raved about the drinks, the food, and the space. The night was perfect, and we cannot recommend The Riverview more. If you throw your wedding there, please invite us.
Jillian R
5.0
11/21/2022
The Riverview is the most beautiful venue. Every part of my wedding was so special and amazing thanks to this place. Every person I worked with from booking, to organizing, to the ...
day of was perfect. Our coordinator, Kayla, went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly as we wanted it. She answers emails on a dime and offers great advice. I recommend The Riverview to everyone I know because I am truly so so so thankful to have had my wedding there!
Rachelle R
5.0
11/09/2022
The Riverview was a beautiful venue and everything we dreamed it would be for our wedding. The weather was beautiful in October and it created a gorgeous landscape. The Riverview w...
as there throughout the entire ceremony and reception, working with them created a beautiful experience. The food was amazing and they were on point every step of the way.
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