The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing Reviews
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Anna J. Sent on 03/29/2024Convenient, Beautiful, and Beyond Professional!
The Boathouse was such an incredible venue! It was the clear choice for us and was beyond convenient since EVERYTHING was included! They handle everything from linens and food to tables and chairs and even throw in a day of coordinator (Alli) who is absolutely incredible. Bonnie (sales) walked us through options and pricing and everything was transparent from the jump. Alli brought our dream wedding to life, and displayed professionalism every step of the way paying attention to details such as making sure we had a drink in our hand when we needed one and kept us operating on the timeline we wanted to be on. The whole experience was 10/10. -
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Anna C. Sent on 08/26/2023Perfect Day!!
I can’t express how amazing our wedding day was! Alli and everyone At the boathouse made sure things went smoothly, and they were all side professional and so kind to our guests. The outdoor ceremony space was gorgeous and the indoor reception room was so intimate and special. Our guests are still raving about the food and overall how amazing the boathouse was! If you want a beautiful, fun, unforgettable, and stress free wedding this is the place. I would not change a thing about our day. Again, words cannot express how amazing Alli and her team were!!The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing's reply:
Hi, Anna,
Thanks so much for your review - and for allowing us to be part of your wedding. We're so glad that your day was amazing and that Alli and the team at The Boathouse Rocketts Landing helped you have a fun, unforgettable and stess-free wedding! -
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Jalessa C. Sent on 12/21/2023
Absolutely amazing experience!!!
I cannot share enough how amazing The Boathouse was on our special day. They were extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to meet our expectations. Our day could not have been more special and perfect because of them. We were blown away by how much they did for us on that day. Special shout out to Alli Prato-Carney who went above and beyond our expectation every step of the way. She took my vision and made it into something that I could not have dreamed of even if I tried. She did her best to meet every need and made sure every bit of our day was as perfect as possible. She was thoughtful and I am convinced our day would not have been as special without her. She is a true angel and the absolute best Event Coordinator!! Thanks to the entire staff at The Boathouse for making our day extra special! -
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Isabela K. Sent on 03/16/2023Amazing!
AMAZING! Choosing the Boathouse was probably one of the easiest decisions we made for our wedding. They took care of everything, food, drinks, setting up. The level of attention to details was impeccable, the food was delicious and overall everything was perfect! Our experience with our wedding could not have been better! -
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Natalie E. Sent on 11/14/2022Beautiful fall wedding venue and all-around excellent experience
Many people who get married are doing so for the first time, and as a result, planning a wedding is new to them and can be overwhelming. This was certainly the case for my husband Vincent and me, married at The Boathouse on November 5th, 2022.
We were thrilled at the prospect of tying the knot in a central location, close to the river and the city we call home, so The Boathouse was our first choice venue. We were surprised to find that it was within our budget and we immediately moved to book our date. For us, the name of the game for planning our wedding was value and minimal stress. We considered hiring a wedding planner and/or day-of coordinator, but with Alli Prato, this was wholly unnecessary and we were able to save money on planning services. Alli was with us every step and was on point about all the details: food, decor, linens, DJ, ceremony, all of it. If you go with The Boathouse, you have at least a year before your date, and you're comfortable planning most wedding tasks unrelated to the venue (hotels, flowers, guests, invitations, etc.), then there is no need to hire a planner, as Alli takes care of virtually all venue-related tasks.
Our ceremony took place outside, overlooking the river and Richmond skyline. We lucked out with perfect weather and it was beautiful! Our reception was upstairs in the River View Room, and guests could mingle outside on the patio/balcony, or inside by the bar or dancefloor. This inside/outside situation was perfect, since November 5th could have been chilly.
Also, even though my husband and I hardly had time to eat for spending time with friends and family, the food was amazing! We went with the heavy hors d'oeuvres option, so there were passed appetizers, food stations, etc. This worked well for 135 people and everyone had plenty to eat and plenty of options. Another aspect we loved was that The Boathouse pays their staff a competitive hourly wage and includes gratuity. My husband and I have worked in the service industry so it was important to us that working our wedding was lucrative for servers and bartenders.
We had a perfect day surrounded by so many people we loved, and The Boathouse was just the place -
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Jennifer D. Sent on 10/13/2022Truly the best day EVER!
I don't know where to start - choosing The Boathouse was the absolute best decision! The location was sentimental to us as both of us have hosted visiting family members at dinners here, and we even got engaged on the dock below the restaurant so we were excited to look here for our wedding. We ultimately decided on The Boathouse because of the amazing value and ability to have almost everything taken care of in house. It was so great to have an on site day of coordinator (Alli - you are the best!) who took care of every detail to make the day go smoothly and made sure all of our needs were met. She helped guide us through everything in the meetings leading up to the big day and made sure we thought about all the small details that may not have crossed our minds. Once the day started I didn't have to think about anything - she was just there making it happen. Having all of the seating, food, and alcohol all included was wonderful & everyone thought everything tasted great. We really only had to bring in a DJ, flowers, and cake/desserts. Everything else was taken care of by the venue. AND it is naturally beautiful so we didn't feel like we had to go all out on flowers/decor. I can't say enough about how AMAZING our day was, and a huge part of this was The Boathouse - especially Alli. We wish we could relive this day over & over! -
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Anthony D. Sent on 10/07/202210/10 recommend!
WOW… is simply the one word that comes to mind after Jonathan and I concluded our wedding evening at the Boathouse at Rockett’s Landing. From start to finish, Alli Prato made this experience so unbelievably easy and fun for the both of us. Living a thousand miles away from your wedding venue is no easy feat, and every time we needed anything or wanted to discuss through ideas etc, Alli always made herself available for both of us. Fast forward to the day of… the execution of the entire evening was utterly flawless and she did such an amazing job at making everyone feel so calm & welcome! We would recommend the Boathouse to absolutely ANYONE! If you’re looking for world class service, professionalism, and a relaxed and laid back all around experience, the Boathouse AND Alli are for you!!! -
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Danielle Sent on 12/12/2023Wonderful location & venue!
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is a wonderful place to get married! They make it so easy, and straightforward and they really take care of their couples along the way. From our initial meeting with Bonnie to the wedding day with Alli, we had a wonderful experience.
We looked at several places but the Boathouse is unmatched if you're looking for a venue that offers both an outdoor ceremony and an indoor reception, all in the city after daylight saving ends (our wedding was mid-November). The skyline and view of the James are perfection.
I loved that the pricing was clear from day one- it's all right on their website for browsing before even speaking to anyone! We toured so many places that I thought we could save money here or there- but then the fine print would prove otherwise.
The Boathouse also offers so much in-house- from the coordinator (Alli), to the wait and bar staff, to the food and drinks, to their partnership with a vendor for linens, chairs, a dance floor, and various other rentals- you do not have to piece together a bunch of items from different vendors- Alli took care of all of it! And the convenience did not result in poor quality- the number of times I reached out to Alli about tablecloth covers must've been annoying- but she never made me feel like it was! She was always so easygoing and delightful to work with
When we arrived back at our hotel room we had to-go meals and wine waiting for us that Alli had packed up and sent with our day-of coordinator. It was such a nice treat after an incredible day! It really did go perfectly- my husband and I are so glad we went with the Boathouse and will have fond memories of our wedding day there forever! -
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Josh S. Sent on 08/01/2022THE Richmond venue, best all-around package!
We had a short list for venues, and The Boathouse was at the top. We needed a venue that was a one-stop shop for venue, ceremony, food and beverage, allowed a live band, and most importantly, it's own style and ambience without needing additional decorations. The location on the James River, at the bend where you can see the city in the backdrop, was perfect. The wrap-around covered terrace was perfect [in case of weather] for the evening to have the ability to step outside. The food and food options are all incredible (MUST get the ham biscuits!) and the beverage package (Silver) was perfect for all. We did have our ceremony at the venue, but chose to have it inside on the dance floor to make it a very intimate setting (chairs for parents only, everyone else gathered around. We did cocktail style food the entire night, with pass smaller options during cocktail hour and then progressively heavier options passed or put out buffet style during the rest of the evening. We had 90 guests and with the area required for the band and the 12'x20' dance floor (upgrade from the 12'x12' standard), the space was perfect with little wasted space nor crowding.
The planning process was excellent. We had a combination of in-person and virtual meetings. All options were laid out very well at the beginning and the package pricing really makes it easy to choose what is right for you and your guest size. We did add the larger dance floor which i would say is a must if you have at least a 50 person guest list, We also added additional cafe string lights above the dance floor, which I would do again, but beware that a typical summer wedding (we did 6p-10p) it won't get dark for some time into the event and the lights won't be of much use until it gets darker. If the band or DJ has their own lighting, you could probably do without the lights. Also same for the uplighting that we added on the middle columns. They were an add-on that the venue provided via a 3rd party vendor. Great for the night time, but something to consider if a large portion of your ceremony or reception would be in the daylight. The River Room windows and terrace face almost due West, so you will get some nice sunset lighting, but if it's summer you will have sunlight coming in until 7p-ish.
I am finding it hard to find any critiques. It was truly perfect. Wedding coordinators were excellent (Alli and Chanae), food and beverage options perfect, great location to downtown hotels, and I believe an overall excellent value for what you get. -
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Peyton R. Sent on 04/05/2022Best venue and staff ever!
Having our wedding at the Boathouse was the best decision we made. Not only is the venue gorgeous, but the whole team was incredible. Our coordinator, Alli, ran everything seamlessly and guided us through the whole process. Alli made sure we had food, drinks, and never needed anything throughout the night. I cannot rave enough about how much we love Alli and the entire staff. Guests were raving about the food and drinks all night long, as well as the view. -
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Jessica Sent on 11/03/2021
Perfection
This wedding was everything we wanted and more. Not a single thing went wrong, and the service far exceeded my expectations. Everyone working the event seemed genuinely happy to serve us, and as someone who waited tables for 7 years I know how hard that can be. Everyone one had an amazing time and was absolutely blown away at how beautifully it all came together. I am still getting compliments on the food! (Of course! That’s why we chose the boathouse!) The boathouse made our wedding perfect and stress free. Cannot recommend highly enough! -
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Ethan P. Sent on 11/03/2021
Beyond expectations
Everything was perfect. If you want a wedding where pretty much everything is taken care of and you are treated like royalty, the boathouse at rocketts landing is the place to go. Professional, accommodating, perfection. -
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Katie M. Sent on 07/21/2021Perfect Place for Our Summer Reception!
13/10 recommend... seriously couldn't say enough about The Boathouse! We had originally planned to be married and have our reception in 2020, but obvi COVID said no. Alli was a dream to work with, as she is so professional and was attentive in helping us transfer dates and get all details worked out leading up to the big day! This past Saturday we got to hold the reception here, and despite having guests constantly changing their attendance and thus having to alternate numbers, there being a massive storm, the power going out, and it being the middle of summer... we had the BEST TIME! The staff had everything ready to go, and handled the adversity like absolute champs. In fact, it was so smooth that we had several guests tell us the didn't even realize the power had gone out!! Alli made sure to everything still went off and literally kept the evening smooth, enjoyable, and practically on schedule. I can't imagine having our celebration anywhere else. Not only could I see my beloved city, the river, and my friends/family, the food was amazing, and the space was perfect for our evening! Loved feeling like we were outside with the big walls of windows, but being comfortably indoors during the Richmond Summer heat! -
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Karly Sent on 06/30/2021Incredible and accommodating team!!
We originally planned to have our June 2021 wedding at the Boathouse, but adjusted earlier in the year due to COVID concerns. Alli and the Boathouse team were incredibly understanding, accommodating, supportive, and responsive as we scrambled to find a plan that worked best for us. Ultimately, we decided to have our smaller, backyard wedding catered by the Boathouse and we are so glad we did!! Our guests raved about how delicious the food was and we couldn't be more thrilled with how everything turned out! We highly, highly recommend working with the Boathouse!
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