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Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price

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Quality catering
Guests comfort
Amenities

About

On WeddingWire since 2011

Riverview is a modern and elegant wedding venue located in picturesque Simsbury, Connecticut. Built in 2008, the building’s crystal chandeliers, cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and granite flooring come together to create a beautiful ambiance for your wedding day. The Riverview is situated along the Farmington River and has two private patios ideal for wedding ceremonies. Enjoy the beauty of rural Connecticut while roaming the manicured grounds and gazebo. The Riverview has a team of culinary experts who work to create outstanding cuisine using the highest-quality ingredients. A wide range of menu options are available to fit your needs, preferences, and vision for your perfect day.

Facilities and Capacity

Riverview can accommodate weddings of varying sizes, from 100 to 600 guests in its grand ballrooms and event spaces. The venue has two beautiful ballrooms, two garden gazebos, and two patio tents and ceremony areas. Both ballrooms exude elegance, offering couples a stunning setting for their ceremony or reception. With high ceilings, luxurious decor, and thoughtful attention to detail throughout, it is a versatile space ready for your special celebration. Outside, you can enjoy the fresh, natural settings of the garden gazebos or patio tents. With their versatile, adaptive settings, you are welcome to organize an event to suit your desired style. Additionally, get-ready rooms are available on-site, allowing you and your partner to prepare for your big moment in peace and tranquility.

Services Offered

The Riverview aims to provide a comprehensive collection of services for your wedding day. Event planners are available for your convenience, working with you to ensure your celebration goes off without a hitch. Additionally, their expert servers and bartenders can be on-hand to cater to your needs throughout the big day. Furnishings and decor, such as chairs, tables, lighting, and sound equipment, are all available for hire as an added convenience.

Catering

The culinary team at The Riverview takes pride in the exceptional service they present to couples on their special day. With an extensive menu, they can work with you to create a personalized banquet for your long-awaited celebration. Additionally, their experienced bartenders can keep you and your loved ones refreshed with a wide range of top-shelf beverages. Other services, such as champagne toasts, cocktails, and signature drinks, are all available from this esteemed venue.

Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
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

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Riverview

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
350 reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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The Riverview is highly praised for its exceptional service, stunning venue, and delicious food by multiple reviewers. The staff, including coordinators such as Kayla and Adam, are highlighted for their professionalism and attentiveness, ensuring a seamless and stress-free wedding planning process. Guests were impressed by the floor-to-ceiling windows providing a beautiful backdrop for portraits, extensive menu options, and additional touches like an ice cream sundae bar and red velvet cupcakes. The flexibility and efficiency of the staff in accommodating last-minute changes due to unexpected weather were also mentioned as exceptional. Overall, The Riverview is recommended as a top choice for a memorable and flawless wedding experience.

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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.

The Riverview is highly praised for its exceptional service, stunning venue, and delicious food by multiple reviewers. The staff, including coordinators such as Kayla and Adam, are highlighted for their professionalism and attentiveness, ensuring a seamless and stress-free wedding planning process. Guests were impressed by the floor-to-ceiling windows providing a beautiful backdrop for portraits, extensive menu options, and additional touches like an ice cream sundae bar and red velvet cupcakes. The flexibility and efficiency of the staff in accommodating last-minute changes due to unexpected weather were also mentioned as exceptional. Overall, The Riverview is recommended as a top choice for a memorable and flawless wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 350 reviews
Google
4.7/5 407 reviews
Mikayla
Mikayla P. Sent on 07/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Expectations Exceeded!

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!
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Kelsey F. Sent on 10/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book this venue!

The Riverview is an absolutely beautiful venue for a wedding. My fiance and I knew this was the place where we wanted our special day to take place the moment we saw it! Our wedding coordinator, Kayla, and the staff, were amazing. We couldn't have been more thankful for Kayla, who guided us throughout the process, and especially on the day of the wedding! Besides being a beautiful venue, our guests expressed how much they loved the food and drinks served throughout the evening. If you are looking for a venue that will go over and above to make sure that all your wishes are met, this is the place!!
Cristina
Cristina Sent on 08/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding venue

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 our 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!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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Real Weddings

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27 photos · 01/30/2016

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
SSUPhoto SSUPhoto Wedding Photographers

Elegance all the way around, from the outside to the marble ballroom. Fun and friendly staff and the food is perfect. We recommend checking out The Riverview.

Lyrical Lens Events Lyrical Lens Events Wedding Photographers

Maureen and her team are always a pleasure to work with. They are on-point and strive to make every event run as smoothly as possible. The view is beautiful, the rooms gorgeous, and the food first class. We enjoy working there as often as possible.

Kim Bova Photography Kim Bova Photography Wedding Photographers

The excellent staff at the Riverview has always been professional with attention to detail, but they are also considerate and helpful. Because of this my experience as a photographer at this beautiful venue has always been easy and smooth. My brides and grooms have loved their experience from the planning right through the wedding day. There is beautiful light in and outside of the building and many places to capture great photographs. I highly recommend this venue for your wedding day plans.

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Riverview frequently asked questions

Riverview includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Riverview includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Riverview includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Riverview for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Waterfront
Riverview offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
Riverview offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Riverview offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Wifi
Riverview offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Riverview is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.

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