Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the cost?
The rate for Riverside includes: golf cart transport of handicap and elderly persons as necessary, tables and chairs for ceremony and reception, a decorated swing by the river, a brides dressing room (air conditioned), and maintenance of all garbage containers, as well as clean-up after the event. Price includes use of the grounds for the day, whether for a ceremony, reception or both. All taxes and gratiuities are included.
Event Hours
Riverside Receptions books only one event per day. The facility opens at 10 AM; music and bar must close by 11 PM. Every effort should be made to vacate the premises by no later than 12 AM.
Booking Policies
A $1000.00 deposit is required to reserve a date at Riverside with the balance due 10 days prior to the event to include a $300 damage deposit. If for any reason you must cancel your event, you are entitled to a $200 refund if the written cancellation is received 180 days prior to your event date.
Rehearsal
You are entitled to a rehearsal time of 1 hour sometime prior to your event, however, if a wedding is scheduled on the day you request your rehearsal, Riverside will coordinate the rehearsal time.
Banquet Hall Capacity
The capacity of our banquet hall is 300, however, a 20 X 30 canopy (not included) can be added over the patio to provide more covered seating if desired.
Riverside has 35 eight foot tables, 8 six foot tables, and 23 sixty inch round tables. Riverside provides up to 280 white samonite folding chairs for Reception and 300 white lawn chairs for ceremony.
Food and Beverage
You may arrange to have any source you choose for your food and beverage. Alcohol may be served; however, a responsible adult should supervise distribution. Alcohol may not be sold on the premises. An unstocked bar is provided by Riverside Receptions.
Rental Items and Service
Riverside offers many wedding props and offers assistance for setup, etc., and we do have a brochure to display and list these and the pricing. We will accept orders for our Items and Services up to the last minute and require the payment for these be made on the event day. You are welcome to bring in many items of your own or from other rental agencies.
Linens and Skirting
For your convenience Riverside rents linens and skirting at reasonable rates. We have many colors and sizes including napkins, overlays, etc. Orders for these should be made no later than 3 weeks before your event date.
Setup & Cleanup
Riverside provides the number of chairs and tables that you require for up to 280 guests. You may set them up as you like or our staff will do this for you for a charge. You will need to remove all items that you wish to keep that evening unless other arrangements are made with Riverside. Riverside staff will take care of the chairs and tables after the ceremony and reception as well as take care of all clean up.
Children Supervision
Due to the pristine landscape and the obvious water hazards, we ask that children remain with an adult at all times.
Riverside Staff at your Event
Riverside will have staff available to assist you at all times during your event.
Power Availability
Riverside has ample power in the banquet hall for all your needs. If you wish to plug in a large refrigerated trailer, there will be an additional $20 charge. There are also many power stations about the grounds for the use at your ceremony.
Insect Control
Riverside sprays the grounds with foggers designed to control mosquitoes, etc.
Parking Attendants
Riverside staff will manage the parking lot to insure an orderly situation. The golf cart, driven by Riverside Staff, will be stationed in the parking lot at least 1 hour prior to your event start time to transport elderly and handicapped individuals.
