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Pricing information

Reception
$1,500 starting price
Reception
$900 starting price
Ceremony
$1,678 starting price

About

Riverboat on the Potomac is a waterfront restaurant wedding venue in Colonial Beach, Virginia. Situated directly on the Potomac River, this unique venue offers couples and their guests astounding views of the water and beach. Windows line each room, casting beautiful natural light on couples and their loved ones as they celebrate this milestone.

Facilities and Capacity

The property offers couples an elegant upstairs banquet room to host their guests that accommodates over 300 people. This versatile reception area can be transformed into a magical, sophisticated space when decorated, allowing couples to hold the wedding they’ve always dreamed of. Alternatively, for those desiring a more intimate setting on their special day, The Tiki Bar and The Potomac Room are also available. The Tiki Bar can seat up to 85 people, while The Potomac Room can accommodate up to 75. The venue also features a beautiful outdoor deck, ideal for capturing enchanting wedding photographs in the sunset or taking a romantic stroll.

Services Offered

Riverboat on the Potomac strives to assist the happy couple in creating their vision as much as possible. They can provide tables, chairs, china, flatware, and more to make organizing your big day easier. Furthermore, they can take care of setup and cleanup, as well as staff the event with servers and bartenders. Loved ones can get together on the dancefloor after a sumptuous meal provided by the in-house catering team, and enjoy refreshments from the bar afterwards.

Cuisine

In order to make coordinating this special occasion even simpler, the venue has a choice of preferred catering menus for couples to choose from. These include mouthwatering appetizers, as well as homemade favorites such as roast beef and prime rib. The restaurant staff can deliver a fine dining experience in a variety of ways. They are able to organize buffet service, plated service, food stations, and more depending on your vision. Alternatively, you and your partner can work with the experienced staff at the restaurant to come up with a custom menu that suits your tastes.

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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?

$1,500

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

$900

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

Yes

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

$1,678

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Boat/Yacht
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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Reviews of Riverboat on the Potomac

4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
3 Reviews
92% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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Amanda Sent on 07/21/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Riverboat on the Potomac is an amazing place to have your wedding reception. The owner Penny, is amazing to work with. She will do anything you want. The venue is beautiful - right on the water of the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay.
They are extremely reasonably priced and the wait staff is incredible. I wish I could attach pictures so you could see how wonderful it was.
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Melissa Sent on 01/15/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
I love working with The Riverboat on the Potomac. They are extremely accommodating with special requests and also offer suggestions to make sure your event is perfect. I have held both large and small events with them and will continue to use them when appropriate. Pricing is very reasonable.
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Peggy Sent on 11/29/2014
4 out of 5 rating
Overall we had a great experience with the Riverboat on the Potomac. The managers and staff were helpful and responsive and worked hard to make our event date as stress free as possible. The only concern we had was that there didn't seem to be enough food on the buffet (and we paid for more plates than number of guests in attendance.) We would still recommend this venue and appreciate all they did to make our wedding day special.
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Riverboat on the Potomac frequently asked questions

Riverboat on the Potomac includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Riverboat on the Potomac includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The space offered by Riverboat on the Potomac for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Restaurant
Riverboat on the Potomac offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Riverboat on the Potomac offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Riverboat on the Potomac offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
Riverboat on the Potomac offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Riverboat on the Potomac is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in value, 4.5 in quality of service and 4.5 in professionalism.

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