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About

River Forest Manor & Marina is a waterfront mansion in Belhaven, North Carolina, that has been around for a century. The property is set on 4-plus acres of land, and the venue itself offers 13,000 square feet of space to use in various ways for your grand celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

River Forest Manor & Marina offers indoor and outdoor settings for your pre-wedding events, including the rehearsal dinner, as well as your wedding ceremony and reception (the outdoor wedding photos are spectacular, with such vibrant colors and pure emotions featured). There’s a private bridal suite and dressing area for brides and their relatives and attendants. Up to 500 people can partake in the fun. River Forest Manor & Marina’s kitchen is fully set for catering purposes; their list of preferred vendors includes caterers for you and your sweetheart to consider, as this venue doesn’t offer catering.

Services Offered

If you’re seeking a venue that could be used multiple times leading up to your big day as kind of a one-stop shop, this is it. River Forest Manor & Marina is equipped to host bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, ceremonies, receptions and even elopements. Some of their services include:

  • Liability insurance
  • Outside vendors
  • List of preferred vendors

Accommodations

River Forest Manor & Marina has space to accommodate you and your loved ones to spend the night, for anywhere from one night to more, like a weekend stay. The options align with packages that the manor offers. There are 10 guest rooms for use (but nine are available for weekend wedding packages).

Location

There is parking at River Forest Manor & Marina as well as wheelchair access. There’s also wireless internet for you and your guests to use. The setting is perfect for a destination wedding; extend a warm welcome and Southern charm to your visiting guests from out of town.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,700

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$4,700

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Parking

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Hotel
Mansion
Marina
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of River Forest Manor & Marina

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River Forest Manor received glowing reviews as a wedding venue, with multiple guests praising the stunning setting on the river, delicious food prepared by Chef Jeremy, and the attentive and professional staff including Peyton, Macy, and Montana. The venue's picturesque backdrop, elegant rooms, and option for a whole weekend rental were highly appreciated, providing a seamless and stress-free experience for couples and their guests. River Forest Manor was recommended as a dream wedding location that exceeded expectations and created joyous memories for all involved.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

River Forest Manor received glowing reviews as a wedding venue, with multiple guests praising the stunning setting on the river, delicious food prepared by Chef Jeremy, and the attentive and professional staff including Peyton, Macy, and Montana. The venue's picturesque backdrop, elegant rooms, and option for a whole weekend rental were highly appreciated, providing a seamless and stress-free experience for couples and their guests. River Forest Manor was recommended as a dream wedding location that exceeded expectations and created joyous memories for all involved.

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738 East Main Street Belhaven, NC, 27810
2529430320

River Forest Manor & Marina frequently asked questions

River Forest Manor & Marina includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Parking
The space offered by River Forest Manor & Marina for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Mansion
  • Marina
  • Waterfront
River Forest Manor & Marina offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
River Forest Manor & Marina offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
River Forest Manor & Marina offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
River Forest Manor & Marina is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility and 4.6 in value.

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