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Riverside Receptions and Conference Center

Riverside Receptions and Conference Center

Geneva, IL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 100 Reviews
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    The food, the view!

    The staff at Riverside Receptions is amazing, the food is to die for (guests called and texted for days to tell us how good) the space itself is just gorgeous. Did I mention the food. Clean plates and happy bellies for sure. They are all inclusive, and made the process so simple without having to chase down a bunch of various vendors, which is the way to go. I would not hesitate to book any type of event there.

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Thank you so much, Sarah!
    You were such a nice bride and so fun to have. I am glad everything was as you wished. Can't wait to see your gorgeous pictures!
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    Marissa M. Sent on 12/11/2023
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    Amazing and beautiful venue

    Riverside receptions made my dream wedding come true! The staff was on top of everything, the food is to die for and the venue itself is one of a kind. My husband and I couldn’t be any happier with the outcome!
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    Nh Sent on 09/04/2023
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    Highly Recommend

    This venue is a hidden gem! We saw this venue after late nights researching, and although it was a little further out than we were initially planning, we knew we had to at least take a tour. Honestly, we should have stopped looking at other venues after that. Every venue we toured was compared to Riverside Receptions, and nothing could top it.

    Tina, Renee, and the rest of the team are all so wonderful to work with. They are in the business of making wedding dreams come true. They were so accommodating in ways that we never even imagined. We were in contact mostly with Renee. Renee showed us the venue, answered our seemingly endless questions, met with us for our drop off appointment, worked with us during our rehearsal, and coordinated the lineup for our ceremony. It was nice to see a familiar face at our meetings. She also was very helpful with her suggestions, and she knew what worked and what did not.

    The venue itself is gorgeous. We had the lower level for our wedding day. The weather was beautiful in the afternoon, so we took beautiful pictures outside and behind the venue on the river. It rained during our ceremony and dinner. Luckily, we had planned for our ceremony to be inside regardless. The reception room was right on the river with full windows across the whole room and a gorgeous view. Later in the evening, when the rain stopped, our guests were able to spend time outside.

    The food was delicious. We enjoyed all the food at our tasting, so we had a hard time making decisions. The food was just as delicious at our wedding. The drinks were also great, and there was never a long wait. Our guests had such a great time. Overall, if we had to do it all again, we would not change a thing.

    We highly recommend Riverside Receptions.

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind comments! It is always a pleasure to work with such lovely couples like you!
    We wish you the best!
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    Best Reception Ever!!

    Riverside Receptions and Amy Hardersen we’re absolutely fantastic to work with and Riverside is an incredible venue with beautiful views. Amy was so helpful and responsive to emails when asking questions and scheduling the food tastings and various meetings. The food here is so delicious and the wait staff is so professional and kind. I cannot thank Amy enough for her professionalism, responsiveness, kindness and positive attitude. Riverside made my reception everything I could have dreamed of. Now I just need my other friends to get married here so I can enjoy another evening there!! Thank you

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Thank you Megan!
    It was our pleasure to to have you and your family with us for your big day! Thank you for your observations about Amy, she loves her job and all the brides she works for. It is great to hear her spirit is appreciated. We will pass on to Chef Brian and the staff your wonderful comments. Best of luck to you!
    Tina
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    Kara K. Sent on 09/06/2022
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    Beautiful space and amazing staff

    The coordinators were so helpful and they did so amazing making sure everything was set up how we wanted and on time. The only thing i heard from the guests was that their champagne glasses were cleared before the toasts, but that was probably just a miscommunication.

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    So sorry about the glasses. There must have been a miscommunication at that table. We want everyone to enjoy the toast!
    So glad everything else was as expected! We wish you all the best!
    Tina
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    Nikki R. Sent on 01/20/2022
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    Beautiful Venue, Great Food!

    Nothing but greatness from this venue! Amy & Tina were amazing to work with. Planning a wedding during covid was anything but easy, but they made it so much better! They were helpful, had responses immediately and overall just great to work with. Venue is breathtaking. We rented the whole building for our wedding (ceremony downstairs, reception upstairs) but also had the option to rent upstairs to get ready for the day, and it was so peaceful to have the river in the background while getting your hair and make up done . Food is AMAZING! We had nothing but compliments from everyone! Thank you Riverside!

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Hi Nikki
    Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so glad that we were able to help make your day a success and that everyone had such a nice time!
    Congratulations again!
    Amy
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    Alyssa F. Sent on 03/23/2022
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    Amazing venue!

    Riverside was unbelievably amazing! They are so helpful and kind truly brought my vision to life and executed the day to perfection! Amy is amazing to work with!

    My only advice would be to not work with their preferred florist Town and Country Gardens we had huge problems with them.

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Hi Alyssa!
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We love to hear that we were able to meet your expectations. You were also amazing to work with !
    Tina
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    Amazing experience from start to finish!

    We couldn’t have had a better experience with Riverside. They were so flexible with us - we made so many changes due to covid and budget restraints. Amy was the sweetest, most kind person and helped every step of the way. Our wedding was absolutely gorgeous and everything I could’ve ever wanted.

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Rachel
    It was so nice to work with you, we thank you for the kind words and are so pleased that you were happy with your wedding!
    Congratulations again~
    Amy
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    Marissa Sent on 12/06/2019
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    Best wedding ever

    I don't know where to start. Riverside Receptions was the best decision we could have made for our wedding reception. Frances is no joke, extremely professional, kind, helpful, and one of the sweetest people I've ever met. The whole staff is wonderful too, Amy and Jessica helped along the way and always got back to me quickly whenever I'd reached out with a question. Our wedding ceremony and reception were perfect and I have Riverside to thank forever! The food... INCREDIBLE! BEST chicken I've ever had, everything was amazing and was served hot food hot, cold food cold! The service was outstanding and the staff all friendly and accommodating. My husband and I LOVED how us and the head table was served with the staff parading out to kick off our entree course! I can't compliment enough, choose this venue if you want the best experience!

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Thank you so much Marissa! We are glad we could help you achieve your dream wedding. Best wishes in your new life together!!
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    Amy Sent on 10/02/2019
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    Beautiful Venue & Great Staff!

    My husband and I got married at Riverside Receptions this past June and we can't say enough great things about the venue and staff! First of all, Amy, Frances, and Jessica were a pleasure to work with. We met with them on a few occasions throughout the wedding planning process and they were always so helpful (answered our many questions, gave vendor recommendations, etc.). We didn't hire a wedding planner so having staff there day of to set up and take down was a huge weight lifted off our shoulders and when we met with Amy we knew we were in good hands. The staff was very attentive to our guests the entire night, the food was delicious (we received many compliments) and the outdoor space was great for taking beautiful scenic photos! We are so thankful for the Riverside staff for helping us from the start of the planning process to when the very last guest left on our wedding night. They even boxed up our leftover late night pizza to take with us to the bar next door. They are truly awesome! If we could give 10 stars we would :)

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Thank you so much Amy! We are so glad our staff was able to help make your day everything you and your husband wanted! Congratulations again on your brand new life together!
  • Janet
    Janet Sent on 05/31/2019
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    This venue is a dream come true!

    The staff at Riverside Receptions made my dreams come true in every way; thank you so much to Amy, Jessica, and Neal, (and my now husband, Andrew, of course) for the best day of my life. I’m writing this review and posting it everywhere I can so that other brides can have the wedding of their dreams too; I recommend the Riverside in every way.

    From start to finish, booking a wedding at the Riverside is a joy. When we first toured the Riverside, I knew I needed to have my wedding there. I was looking for my inspiration words – romantic, whimsical, elegant, historical – and the Riverside was a perfect fit and more. The venue and the people impressed me right off the bat. In every room, the venue is unique and has so much character. We loved the fireplaces, the mantles, and the opportunity to decorate them so that the wedding was full of our love and personalities. The views from the windows are also a GORGEOUS backdrop for a wedding. Amy and Jessica, who showed us around, were so kind and helpful; I was in love with the venue almost as much as my now husband.

    After booking at the Riverside, everything was a breeze. The tasting event that we attended helped us choose our meals – DEFINITELY recommend the chicken. It is not your average chicken; it is decadent, flavorful, and delicious. I also recommend the New York Strip Steak with boursin mashed potatoes - YUM.

    In addition to the tasting event, we also enjoyed all correspondence with Amy. Communication was easy and she was so helpful and patient with questions we had. I cannot compliment her enough; she is truly a pro at weddings and is an absolute joy to work with and be around.

    When it came time for the rehearsal at the Riverside, everything ran smoothly. Big thanks to Amy and Jessica for helping coordinate our group and my sassy grandma 😊.

    On the day, we were so happy and we were not at all disappointed. Amy and Jessica made sure everything we worked so tirelessly to plan went off without a hitch. They were on top of everything! My ceremony was so romantic and sweet and well-organized; they made sure of it! They made sure everyone had the right cue into the ceremony, the string trio was given their cues, and that the LEGO props were given to the bridal party as they entered into the reception (to Everything is Awesome!). At night, Neal took over for the reception and was an absolutely wonderful help coordinating the different details of the night: making sure the parents were enjoying themselves, ensuring the bride/groom had what they needed, and helping to clean up and organize the huge amount of décor we brought with us (we rented a U-Haul…I went a little overboard but it was so worth it). The security gentleman Louis was also a treat! I enjoyed some brief chats with him. Really, the entire staff – bartenders, waiters, waitresses, everyone did a FANTASTIC job and guests have not stopped complimenting the kindness of the staff. Also, THE FOOD. It was even more delicious than I remembered from the tasting event. The appetizers were a hit (everyone loved the charcuterie table!), the sweets table was AWESOME and the late night snacks (pizza and wings) were amazing. We honestly wish the Riverside delivered pizza regularly – it was that good…and we’re pizza people who live in Chicago. Lastly, the VENUE itself was just perfect. We had 160 guests and rented both floors (downstairs ceremony and happy hour, upstairs reception) and it was so, so lovely. Everyone had a blast and it was a perfect day.

    Future brides and grooms, I speak the truth here: the Riverside really has everything – indoor space if you have weather concerns, a picturesque outdoor space, two floors with twinkle lights on the windows, a big dance floor, DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS catering, and a staff that works so hard to make a perfect day.

    Riverside Receptions staff – THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Thank you for the amazing review Janet! We are so glad everything lived up to your expectations and that our staff was able to make your dream wedding a reality. We wish you both the best in your new life together!
  • Natalie
    Natalie Sent on 11/13/2019
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    Stop searching. Book Riverside Receptions. You won't regret it.

    Riverside Receptions is exceptional. Don’t even waste your time looking at other venues if you want to get married in the Geneva area. We had our ceremony and reception there in March of 2019, and everything was perfect. The only reason it has taken me so long to write this review is because I’ve been worried I won’t be able to do them justice, but I will try my best.

    The wonderful staff are so friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive, and they will gently guide you through the process from start to finish. Throwing the perfect reception/party is all they do, and they have it down to a science, yet make it look like art. That’s one of the many advantages you get when you book your event here. This isn’t a restaurant or gallery, etc. with a back room that is trying to be an event space; this is a one-stop shop of event-planning excellence.
    Amy, Frances, and Jessica are so helpful and positive, they want to help make your dream event come true. Everything is so well organized, and they make it simple for you make sure all of your bases are covered. They know what questions to ask and think of all the little details you might overlook or not think to plan for.

    Our day-of-coordinator Neal was also a godsend. He made sure everything ran smoothly and again, asked questions I wouldn’t have thought to ask. He was our point of communication with our band/emcee, photographer, and florist to be our eyes and ears when we were getting ready/occupied. His service is invaluable because you as the bride(s) or groom(s) simply will not have time to do/oversee everything yourself that day. Also bar/waitstaff is top-notch and were so attentive, ensuring every one of our guests was comfortable.

    Speaking of value, I don’t think Riverside can be beat. The venue itself is gorgeous, with all of the ammenities of a banquet hall, yet none of the cookie-cutterness/tackiness. This place has charm/character for days. Also so many places will nickel and dime you with linens, chair upgrades, etc. Not Riverside. Their packages include linens, chiavari chairs, centerpieces, 4-course meal, your cake, their expert coordinators/staff (priceless), and so much more for a very reasonable price. Also I know all the reviews talk about how amazing the food is. They are 100% correct. All of our guests raved about their meals, not one complaint. Even my cousin who is a professional chef couldn’t believe how good his steak was and was so impressed that all 200 guests were served their food at roughly the same time, hot and delicious.

    In summary, do yourself a favor and book Riverside and some of their preferred vendors for your next event. You will not regret it!

    ***We had Riverside do a brunch the day after our wedding for our out of town guests, and it was delicious! Such a nice, relaxing way to get some more time with your friends/family.


    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    WOW! Thank you so much Natalie!! We are so glad to hear our staff helped make your wedding day everything that you wanted! Reviews like this one help us help more couples have the wedding of their dreams. Thank you and wishing you both happy wedded bliss!
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    Amanda V. Sent on 12/01/2018
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    If you are looking for somewhere intimate, unique & reasonably priced, Riverside Receptions was my favorite venue in all of the Chicagoland area!

    When I was searching for wedding venues, I knew I wanted something intimate and unique that we could have the ceremony & reception. When I first saw Riverside, I instantly fell in love!! Additionally, I had found a venue that provides food, beverage, tables, linens, & chairs, which lowered our costs tremendously! Although this was an all inclusive wedding venue, Amy was extremely flexible and allowed us to schedule the day & set up the venue as we wanted. Neil, our venue coordinator was AMAZING on the day of. He basically was a day of coordinator -- he helped set up centerpieces, search for a sewing kit, and communicated with other vendors when necessary. All of the staff were friendly and helpful during the event; the bartenders were even coming up and asking if there was anything we needed! I couldn't recommend Riverside enough!!!

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Thanks so much for the kind review! We are so happy to hear our staff were able to help you achieve the wedding of your dreams! Wishing you both the best for your new life together!!
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    I cannot think of enough kind words to say about this venue. We stumbled upon their website by chance. My moh, mom and I took one tour and that made up our minds. In fact, Riverside had all of the features that I wanted in a venue including atmosphere, menu selection and a wonderful staff. Our guests are still giving us complements on Riverside. I primarily worked with Frances and she is such a wonderful woman. The element of my wedding celebration that I am most proud of is Riverside Receptions. They really set the standard for weddings.
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    Susannah Sent on 08/09/2018
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    Riverside Receptions was the perfect venue for our wedding! We initially booked one year out, but after some consideration moved the date an additional year. Riverside was more than accommodating and made the process easy. Through wedding planning all of the staff were very easy to contact. They addressed all of our needs. When we got closer to the wedding they were even better. It was record high temperatures the day of our wedding, but fortunately for us no one had booked the bottom floor so we were able to move our wedding ceremony inside for no additional cost! It saved many trips to the ER and was more than beautiful. It was also a relief to not have to worry about center pieces or decorations. For the additional personal decorations, the venue took all of our decorations and set everything up the day of. I did not have to do anything! It was such a relief to just have to get ready and have our venue perfect. We also suggest getting the vegetarian option for one of the plates! The butternut squash ravioli was honestly one of the best pastas I have ever eaten. All of the food got raving reviews as well from our guests. We cannot thank Riverside Receptions enough for the perfect day! We truly recommend this venue!

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Thank you Susannah! We loved having you both and are so happy to have been apart of your day! Wishing you both the best!
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    Carol Sent on 04/30/2018
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    Riverside Receptions has been wonderful to work with so far. The wedding is in 2 months and we have been so impressed with everyone at Riverside Receptions. Looking forward to a wonderful wedding for our daughter!

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    We can't wait either!! You've been a pleasure to work with! Thanks so much for booking your daughter's wedding with us!
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    Rebecca Sent on 06/01/2018
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    I got married at Riverside on Sunday, May 27, 2018. I can't say enough good about these people! I worked with Frances, Tina and Neal and all of them were so accommodating and kind! Everything went smooth with them and the place was absolutely beautiful! I would definitely recommend them for your event! Thank you Riverside for the amazing night!

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    We are so happy to hear this! Thank you so much for spending your day with us and every single person at Riverside wishes you all the best!
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    Claire Sent on 06/23/2018
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    Riverside offered a great package with even better service. They made sure we didn't have to lift a finger the day of the wedding! Incredibly pleased with our venue and would highly recommend to others looking for a beautiful location and accommodating staff!

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Hi Claire!

    Thank you for the kind review and thanks for having your wedding with us! We love our gorgeous views too! So glad our staff was able to help you achieve your dream wedding! Wishing you both the best!
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    Cassandra Sent on 01/21/2016
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    Riverside is a gorgeous setting and the people who work there are very helpful. My wedding is booked for October 15th 2017 and I couldn't be more excited. Very happy and I have only heard good things from everyone who has used them that I know.

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Hi Cassi! Thank you for the kind comments. We are looking forward to your wedding day!
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    Anna Sent on 12/26/2017
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    We had our wedding here back in September and absolutely loved it! Riverside Receptions is such a beautiful venue! From the beginning of planning with Riverside, the staff were so helpful and quick in getting back with emails or phone calls. They gave a folder of informaiton and a timeline/checklist for when we needed to get things done. That was so helpful! We worked a lot with Amy and she was great to work with! Also the minimums were very reasonable compared to other places in the area that we looked at. It made paying for the wedding that we wanted, so much easier.

    The food tasting gave us a great sense of their delicious food and the food was just as great (possibly better) on the wedding day. All of our guest loved the food! It was very helpful to us that Riverside also included the cake in the price (they work with The Cakery) and that cake was delicious too!

    We had our ceremony outside but had the reasurance that we could be inside given the weather (and no additional charge either!). This was a huge relief and we ended up having the ceremony in their beautiful courtyard. Everything during the reception went smoothly and the staff were so great.

    This was the perfect venue for us; from how great the staff were through the planning and the actual wedding, to the food, to the decor. I still can't get over how beautiful it all was and our pictures our gorgous!
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    Victoria Sent on 08/08/2017
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    Riverside Receptions was the perfect choice for us! From our first conversations with Riverside staff it was clear their customer service was exceptional. Every visit, phone call, and email with Amy, Janelle, Frances, and Tina was received with cheerfulness and professionalism. They were incredibly responsive, and followed through on every detail we requested in the planning process.
    We had about 150 guests (from a guest list of about 205) and used the second floor space. All details were arranged perfectly prior to our guests' arrival. Amy introduced us to her assistant dining staff supervisor promptly so we knew who our point of contact was throughout the evening for any requests--none needed since everything was perfect! They pride themselves on ensuring only two tables are served by 1 waiter which means very attentive service throughout the night. The food was delicious with great portion sizes and a nice presentation (we also enjoyed the lovely tasting they arrange for their couples and up to 4 guests in the months leading to the wedding date). The view of the river is what makes Riverside so iconic in the area but all other details offer beautiful rustic, classic charm.
    The pricing for our size of event was very reasonable in the Chicagoland area. We were happy that Riverside had many preferred partner vendors such as the Cakery. This helped everything go smoothly as these vendors collaborate often, and helped us save. Another key feature is that Riverside is a "one stop shop" providing in-house service staff, tables, chairs, linens, and china, etc. -- no need to hunt down piecemeal vendors. And the space has a big dance floor!
    Riverside Receptions will forever be a special place to us. Thank you so much for making our night exactly what we hoped for and providing a great experience for our guests on the River!
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    Amy Sent on 11/26/2017
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    We are completely thrilled we chose Riverside for our wedding reception. We worked mostly with Frances, but anyone on their sales team was available at any time to answer our questions. We had a larger guest list, so we booked the upstairs area for our Friday night wedding. Riverside could not have done a better job, they were attentive, extremely helpful with any questions I had, and the "night of manager" even worked hard to figure out an issue with our florist that they technically shouldn't have had to worry about. I had a specific vision for our reception and the staff was able to accommodate our every request, from the drink list to decorations and table layout. The food was great, we picked, NY Strip, Chicken and Salmon for our guests as entrees, with several butler passed hors d'oeuvres, and a table of additional appetizers. Our only food compliant was the Tomato Basil soup... it tasted like marinara sauce instead of a traditional cream based soup. But out of everything, that is the one and only complaint. Book with Riverside Receptions, whichever level you book (or both) you will not be disappointed with the outstanding service, quality, food and view of the location.
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    Choosing Riverside was an excellent choice that we made! They are so helpful and willing to help make our vision come true. We love them!
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    Katey Sent on 01/03/2018
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    We held our wedding reception at Riverside Receptions in June 2017. We were extremely happy with our experience from beginning to end! Everyone in their office is friendly, helpful, and genuinely wants you to have the event of your dreams. We were looking for a venue with gorgeous views, delicious food, and a price point that we could afford. Riverside Receptions delivered on all accounts!
    We reserved the second floor for our reception with the floor to ceiling panoramic windows overlooking the Fox River. THE VIEW IS SPECTACULAR! We fell in love with the view immediately and our guests are still talking about how picturesque the venue was.
    As a bride on a budget, I greatly appreciated that Riverside offered us the option to use one of their birdcages for cards, their cake server, and a variety of centerpiece options. This was a big deal for me because I wanted beautiful décor, but I did not want to store 18 lanterns after the wedding was over. We used their lanterns and floating candles as part of our centerpieces.
    We primarily worked with Frances throughout our wedding planning process. Frances is very knowledgeable about the wedding industry and was happy to answer all of our questions. She was amazing!

    Riverside Receptions and Conference Center's reply:

    Thank you so very much for all your kind words! We are so happy to hear that it was the wedding of your dreams! Nothing makes us happier than knowing we helped create exactly what you wanted! Wishing you both nothing but the best!
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    My husband and I could not be happier with how our wedding turned out - everything was handled extremely professionally, from first booking to the final moments of our day. The staff patiently listened to all of my instructions and special requests, and decorated exactly the way we envisioned everything to look. Amy was our day of coordinator, and was seriously a life saver - she is so professional, calming and kind, and helped us all stay on track. Without her guidance, I would have been a nervous wreck! She never made us feel rushed or like she didn't have time for us, and she genuinely cared about every detail. The food was also INCREDIBLE!! Both my husband and I are allergic to peanuts, and had a few other dietary requests for our wedding guests - Amy handled these flawlessly and made special accommodations for us. We got so many compliments on the food - it was unforgettable. Thank you Riverside for giving us the best day of our lives!!!
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