As we spoke to guests during our wedding, we heard two comments over and over again: “Congratulations!” followed by, “This place is perfect! How did you find it?” Hopefully many couples will find it, because getting married at the Rivermill was a fantastic experience. We cannot rave enough.

Working with the Rivermill staff, especially Michelle Clancy who was our main contact, was a pleasure. We did not have a wedding coordinator, but Michelle made sure that every detail was covered, in the most helpful and low-pressure way. She contacted our vendors to make sure all the logistics were set for the day of, and she helped us identify the things we didn’t even know we had to think about. (Did you know you can choose how to have your napkins folded? If you didn’t, Michelle can give you some options and gently suggest what will likely work best.) We did not want our planning to get nuts or stressful, and Michelle was key to achieving that goal.

The wedding itself was exactly what we wanted, and the Rivermill was the ideal venue for bringing our ideas to life. The exposed brick and large windows on the river are a million miles from a hotel ballroom. At the same time, the space invites any creative touches you have in mind. We had our ceremony and reception at the Rivermill, and the setting and atmosphere were perfect for both.

Our out-of-town guests enjoyed seeing downtown Dover (which has great restaurant options for rehearsal dinners) and visiting nearby Portsmouth. And Dover had plenty of hotels and shuttle options for getting folks to and from the venue. But the real reason to have your wedding at the Rivermill is to have your wedding at the Rivermill. You won’t find a better value, a lovelier space, or more accommodating, amiable people to work with. Our wedding could not have been better.