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Reception
$4,700 starting price
Ceremony
$4,700 starting price
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About

On WeddingWire since 2017

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

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
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Reviews of River Forest Manor & Marina

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4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
13 reviews
93% recommend it
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    4.6 out of 5 rating
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    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.6 out of 5 rating
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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.

Weddingwire
4.6/5 13 reviews
Google
4.7/5 203 reviews
Janet
Janet R. Sent on 11/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!!

My daughter and son-in-law could not have chosen a more perfect venue for their wedding! The mansion, located on the river provided a stunning setting for their wedding. Peyton, the event coordinator at River Forest Manor, along with the owners and staff, all went out of their way to help make the couples day all they envisioned. They were accessible from day one of planning and throughout the wedding day. The wedding party got ready for the big day inside the breathtaking rooms of the manor. The front lawn and the draped manor provided a stunning setting for the ceremony. Guests then enjoyed appetizers and cocktails inside the amazing mansion. Dinner and dancing followed in the pavilion overlooking the river at sunset. All of the food, prepared by their Chef Jeremy and his staff, was delicious! I cannot say enough good things about River Forest Manor. I highly recommend this venue to make all your wedding dreams come true. ❤️
Melissa
Melissa S. Sent on 11/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Evening

Everything from the first meeting with Peyton Tooley to the beautiful evening of our son's rehearsal dinner went very well. She was so easy to work with and very helpful. We received many compliments on the venue and the food was very good. We used the entire restaurant because we had 44 guests at the dinner and it was the perfect choice. I can't say enough about how enjoyable everything was and stress free!
Abby
Abby S. Sent on 01/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Dream Wedding Venue- thank you!!!

Macy & the team at River Forest Manor are so kind and professional, they will literally bend over backwards to make sure your wedding day is flawless. We found River Forest Manor through a family friend’s referral. Not being local to the Belhaven area, we toured over 15 very nice wedding venues from Maryland to Asheville, but nothing could truly top the experience we knew we would have at River Forest, so we booked it! There isn’t another gorgeous old mansion on the water you can rent for a whole weekend- this is it!! We did their weekend long package and it was definitely worth it. We were able to house close family, bridesmaids, and of course us, for the weekend. Most of our guests (90 total) were able to stay at vacation rentals in Belhaven too. We did our rehearsal dinner in the River room, and I had my bridesmaids luncheon on the front porch. If I would have added one more event, it would have been either a cocktail welcome party on the first floor or a Sunday brunch in the front parlors! Our weekend was stunning and after our wedding, I really miss my time at River Forest. This venue really has it all and can accommodate weddings both large and small, and many styles. We are so happy we chose River Forest and have the most joyous memories of this stunning place.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Team

Peyton Tooley
Peyton Tooley
Wedding and Event Coordinator

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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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