River Creek Club Reviews

River Creek is the BEST venue! We worked with Melissa Cherpes as our coordinator and could not be happier with how the day went. During planning, Melissa was super easy to work with, provided us with great advice, and helpful tools to keep all our wedding details organized. Since we were coming from out of state she was very flexible with when she could meet with us. She has very happy, calm disposition which is great for any wedding stress or nerves! On our wedding day she was very attentive to our needs and went above and beyond reserving some hors d'oeurves for us (since we missed some of our cocktail hour for photos). The venue is stunning!! There are multiple great photo opportunities for not only the newly weds but the guests as well. Our guests loved the veranda in the evening because they could use that space to converse while the music was playing inside. The MOST compliments we received about our wedding was the incredible food service (both quality and speed). I have not been to a wedding with faster food service. They served 130 delicious plated meals and our DJ was shocked at how quickly everyone had their food, was done eating, and was ready to start dancing. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone! I wasn't sure if I wanted a country club wedding, but between the food, the incredible views along the Potomac, and the attentive staff, I would not do it any differently! Thank you River Creek!!!

Melissa and Patricia were absolutely fantastic. From my very first conversation with Patricia I knew I had to have my wedding at River creek. Patricia was so accommodating on making specific adjustments and was so professional and responsive the entire process. Shortly after finalizing everything is when I was in contact with Melissa. Melissa is honestly so incredibly sweet, professional, and 100000% a rockstar. The entire planning process was so smooth I honestly cannot say enough amazing things about Melissa. My mom and friends continue to text each other in our group chat going on and on about how perfect the day was and how amazing Melissa was. The entire staff at River creek including Oscar and the gentleman who sits at the front desk are soooo incredibly kind and just makes you feel so welcome the second you walk through the doors. I absolutely had the best wedding and I owe in large part to Patricia and Melissa and everyone at River creek. Thank you all so much for such an amazing day I will never forget.

Have your wedding at River Creek!! We had the best experience we could hope for. The venue is stunning (our guests loved the view), the food is delicious, and the staff is super kind and professional. We started working with RCC in fall of 2020, and even though several staff members changed in the interim, our interactions with all of them were wonderful. Alisha was our day-of coordinator and she was the best. Our day went so smoothly, and we got several compliments from guests saying it was one of the most organized events they’ve been to. We’ll always be thankful for our experience at River Creek, and can’t recommend the venue highly enough.

We couldn’t have been happier with River Creek! The views of the Potomac was just beautiful and with a Spring wedding, it was spectacular! My husband wanted the Potomac view and I am so happy with how the weather and pictures will turn out!

Everyone at the venue was amazing and we did get a few switches with our coordinators but everyone said it was like a fairytale! I have no complaints besides the day going by so quickly but superb service and everyone made it beautiful for us!!

We had a very wonderful experience. Yeh venue is beautiful, and Amanda made it super easy for all the arrangements, including decor.

Melene and the broader River Creek team were fantastic! Everything was perfect - food, logistics, beautiful venue, not much else to say! You guys made it work and we really appreciate it. To this day our guests still rave about how much fun they had at RCC.

River Creek Club made our wedding day so beautiful! The venue is amazing and Melene is on top of everything! From the minute we chose RCC, every single question I had, they were on top of it. Every request we had, they made it happen. RCC was more than flexible during COVID and did everything they could to make sure that our wedding was safe and that everyone felt comfortable. Not to mention the food and drinks were AMAZING!

Only tip - do not use Edibles Incredible for cake from the preferred vendors list, the cake really put a damper on the night and the company has caused endless stress, which no bride needs!

Growing up in River Creek and seeing so many beautiful weddings, I honestly never thought I would get married here. After touring about a dozen different venues, we knew River Creek was the perfect place because of its amazing staff, gorgeous views, and elegant style. We met Rachael at their wedding open house and from day one she worked with us to ensure we had the wedding of our dreams. She responded to emails quickly, answered all our numerous questions, and helped to customize their wedding packages to suit our desires (e.g. multiple floor plans, larger dance floor, vegan/vegetarian meals). During the final walkthrough, we met Melene who would be there on our wedding day. The transition from Rachael to Melene was seamless and they both made sure to double check every timeline event, design plan, and decoration placement. We made a few last minute changes with which Melene was very accommodating. On our wedding day, Melene checked in with us frequently and the staff did a wonderful job setting up, serving everyone, and clearing down. We honestly felt pampered and could not have asked for a better team to have with us both on our wedding day and throughout the entire planning process.

I visited 12 venues that had water views before choosing River Creek Club. One of my colleagues who got married here a few years before recommended it and I'm so glad she did. Melene and Rachel were a dream to work with. They were patient, kind and professional when answering my questions from Day 1 to I Do Day. They were incredible in keeping the day rolling and making all my dreams come true throughout the evening.
The food was excellent! I kept getting compliments all night about how tender the beef was and coming from this crowd that is quite the statement. My dad was a meat cutter for 35 years so the steaks definitely had to impress, and they did! The bartenders were friendly and made our two signature cocktails perfectly time and time again. I even like how some of the staff got in on the fun by taking a few surprise photos in the DJ Chris Styles Events photobooth! I highly recommend this venue for your wedding or event. Great value!

We live in River Creek and knew the venue was beautiful. We didn't expect everything else to be just as perfect as the venue.
The staff was simply amazing. Melene and Rachael’s preparation work, patience with a stress-y bride, and small details made a huge impression. The tireless service staff set up a beautiful room, preparing delicious food, ran a swift bar, serving with a smile, while swooping plates and glasses away in a blink. We received many compliments on the delicious food (crab cakes and filet) - noting some of the best ever served at a wedding. Also being able to move from a ceremony room directly into a lovely reception room with a long, cover patio overseeing the Potomac River - well, it was just perfect and beautiful (and kept the guests dry when the rain started in the evening).

We are truly grateful to have had such detailed professionals executing our wedding. We are certain that without the professional, personal service the staff offered, things would not have been as seamless. We are so happy to call River Creek our home. We are even more pleased that our friends and family were able see just how lucky we are to be part of RCC and were able to share in the celebration of one of the happiest days of our life. The special people that make up the RCC staff, are what makes RCC so special.

Our wedding planners listed River Creek Club on a venue visit after telling them the types of places we were looking for. It was the very last place we went on a cold November day, but I was immediately warmed up just by walking in the front door at RCC. We were greeted by Rachael who took us on a tour of the club house. As we walked though I started seeing my wedding come to life on the beautiful terrace looking over the Potomac and the large room with fireplaces on either end. Rachael was immensely flexible on everything we asked for. We were never met with a “No we can’t do that”.
As my wedding day got closer we met Melene (who rocks just as much as Rachael!). She helped us navigate surprise cousins having to bring their children and some last minutes changes due to a hurricane.
Overall the events team at RCC is hands down the best! If you have the chance to have your wedding here...DO IT!

My wedding and reception were both at River Creek Club and it was phenomenal!! The staff, food and location was excellent from start to finish. Our wedding was a Kentucky Derby Sunday brunch theme with cocktail hour, and unlimited mimosa bar!!! The staff from Rachael Rutherford, Amanda Gervais & Melene Tolson, each one of these ladies made my experience with this organization unforgettable. They allowed us to bring our decorations a week before and visit as many times as we needed leading up to the wedding day to ensure our day was great. So accomodating and responsive from the initial inquiry, every email and phone call within 24 hours. Because of these ladies, our wedding day and experience on that day was THE BEST!!!! I have nothing but GREAT and AWESOME things to say. Every wish was granted, these ladies were professional, provided above and beyond service. Every staff member I encountered was courtesy and provided the same level of service as these ladies. WE LOVED everything about our day!!! Our guests gushed at how lovely the facility and grounds were, how much they enjoyed the food. You get to experience taking pictures in a golf cart on the grounds after your ceremony. If your looking for an all in one venue, this is it. The customer service was IMPECCABLE compared to others I've experienced!!! The value was worth the cost and the service we received!! We couldn't have chosen a better venue on our special day!!!!!

We couldn't be happier that we chose River Creek as our venue. Not only was the view fantastic but we loved that we were the only couple getting married that day and had the place to ourselves (such a different feel than a wedding factory venue). Rachael was a FANTASTIC venue coordinator who made sure our wedding went off without a hitch. Not only did she make sure that everything was set up properly, when we finished walking up the aisle she had 2 glasses of champagne waiting for us. You're also able to drop things off the day before and pick things up the day after which is a huge lifesaver given how busy the wedding weekend is. We highly recommend River Creek - it was such a great decision.

We had the most amazing experience at the River Creek Club. If you are looking for beauty, elegance and a well-run happy place, look no further! We had a fall wedding on the patio followed by a dinner reception with stations of amazing food. The staff there made it so easy for us. The best value, too, as we did not have our wedding on a Saturday.

River Creek is a Club that sits on a golf course in a gated community with a scenic view of the Potomac River. It was the perfect setting for my daughters wedding. The staff is exceptional. They were the easiest to work with from the beginning to the special day! The club rents to the public and will do anything for you. They set up for the reception, they cleaned up and coordinated with all of the vendors. If you are looking for a place to have an event, I highly recommend River Creek and their staff! You will not be disappointed!

Rachael and Amanda at River Creek were incredibly accommodating, abd we had the most beautiful wedding at River Creek! They were so kind and professional, and our guests loved the venue and service. I would highly highly recommend River Creek for your event!

Rachel was AWESOME! She helped us the whole time from start to finish and we absolutely loved working with her! The only issue was that because we had such beautiful weather, people were sitting in the outside area under the veranda and were all pretty loud during the ceremony. Other than that, Rachel really helped us out with everything and we could not have done it without her. A huge plus was that the food was AMAZING! We received so many compliments on how good the food was. Thanks River Creek!

Do NOT hesitate to book your event at River Creek Club. Everything about them is wonderful. The food is literally the best wedding food that ANY of my guests have ever had, they served 160 people lightning fast, and best of all, the food was hot! Rachel (private events coordinator) is the most chill, personable, yet professional person I've had the pleasure of working with. She and everyone at RCC bent over backwards to make sure our day went smoothly. The veranda is a beautiful location for a ceremony, and the main ballroom easily accommodated our wedding of 160 with no problem at all. Highly recommended!

I am so happy that we chose River Creek for our Rehearsal Dinner. Rachel and Aley couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. They made having a rehearsal dinner a breeze! The venue was beautiful with sweeping views of the Potomac River while the Potomac Room was the perfect size for our dinner for 50- not too big, not too small. Unlike other venues, River Creek didn't nickle and dime me to death. Want a projector? No problem, it's included. Need more room for the buffet? No problem, we'll set it up in the adjoining room. Need to set up early? No problem, come as soon as the previous event is over. Other venues would have charged extra, extra, extra for all of these incidentals. The staff was friendly, courteous, and helpful while the food was delicious. All at a great price! Thank you River Creek for making our Rehearsal Dinner a great success!

Right after we got engaged, my now wife and I looked at nearly 50 venues online and in person. We initially took River Creek off of our list because the upfront cost was more expensive than other venues. But, then we quickly learned that all the “less expensive” venues nickel-and-dime things like chair rentals, centerpieces, etc. River Creek does it all! Aley, Rachel, Kenny and the whole event team took such good care of us. Anything we needed, they handled.

Just before the wedding on 4-16-16, I forgot to drop off ribbon meant to be tied around our centerpieces. Rachel called asking if we still wanted it; I said no – but then she surprised us by going out and buying a perfectly matching ribbon and extra, small decorations for the centerpiece. And, when the bakery delivering the cake messed up – causing our top cake tier to tumble to the floor – Kenny and Rachel saved the day! The two-tier cake was so beautiful, it was impossible to tell that the whole thing collapsed minutes earlier.

The venue and service was so stellar that a few guests compared River Creek to a wedding at the Ritz! Thank you all so much for making our special day so stress-free, easy and memorable.

I cannot say enough great things about River Creek Club. We had our ceremony and reception for 178 people in March. It is such a beautiful location, once you enter the neighborhood, it's already magical. The staff at River Creek Club exceeded our expectations. Aley and Rachel were so helpful throughout the entire process. I emailed them often to ask questions and they were extremely accommodating. We didn't get ready at RCC but once we got there for pictures, the bridal suite was ready for us with water and straws, it was just such a nice touch. Any time I needed something throughout the night, I just asked any staff member and it was done in a matter of seconds. They also do their own pipe and drape in house so it was so nice to not have to worry about finding someone for that. It was just such a beautiful location, the price was right, and the staff was wonderful to work with. I wouldn't have picked any other location!!! Not to mention the food was delicious and plated beautifully!!! I cannot speak highly enough about everything, I didn't have to worry about a thing when I was getting ready at the hotel during the day and once I showed up to the venue, I was in awe of how beautiful it was. Thank you for a magical night RCC!!!!

We were planning our daughter's Virginia wedding from Florida and we were so fortunate to work with Kelsey Baron who was always available to answer any questions we had and to help us with some ideas for the reception. She was totally professional and her expertise was invaluable. Everything was taken care of from the set up to the take down. The wait staff did a great job. The view was beautiful!

Kelsey and her team at River Creek Club were wonderful. We were able to stop in multiple times to check in and see what was happening on site and how we could make our wedding as gorgeous as possible. Multiple e-mails were sent and responded to quickly, both from myself and my mother. The day of couldn't have been more perfect - although, there was a bit of a communication breakdown and the night person (who was not Kelsey) should have had a bit more finger on the pulse of the timeline. Beyond that, gorgeous day at a gorgeous venue with delicious food. Everybody noted that this was truly, no lie, one of the best they'd gone to. And our friends are not the type to hand out compliments willingly, so I'd say it was a win!

I cannot say enough about the flawless service we received from River Creek for my daughter's wedding reception!! On a day that can be the most stressful and most memorable, Kelsey and the staff make the day as easy as possible. The venue is absolutely breathtaking! I received compliments all night about how wonderful the wedding reception was and how it was the best my guests had ever been to! The best food, the best service and the most beautiful venue one can have on their wedding day! I have also used River Creek for corporate events and they never disappoint. An exceptional value for any type of event you need to host! I constantly recommend River Creek to my friends and associates and look forward to using them again.